Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos
Laos: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 51.11 million in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
51.11 million
Change on year
up 21.9%
World rank
18th
of 248 countries
All-time high
166.05 million
in 2016
All-time low
35.21 million
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Laos recorded 51.11 million for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.9% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos peaked at 166.05 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 35.21 million, in 2022.
Laos ranks 18th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 70.10 million | — |
| 2004 | 124.74 million | +77.9% |
| 2005 | 92.60 million | -25.8% |
| 2006 | 91.67 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 125.97 million | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 75.15 million | -40.3% |
| 2009 | 77.63 million | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 130.40 million | +68.0% |
| 2011 | 62.56 million | -52.0% |
| 2012 | 98.82 million | +58.0% |
| 2013 | 88.52 million | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 104.28 million | +17.8% |
| 2015 | 96.58 million | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 166.05 million | +71.9% |
| 2017 | 69.15 million | -58.4% |
| 2018 | 57.23 million | -17.2% |
| 2019 | 99.58 million | +74.0% |
| 2020 | 94.35 million | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 83.83 million | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 35.21 million | -58.0% |
| 2023 | 121.97 million | +246.4% |
| 2024 | 77.70 million | -36.3% |
| 2025 | 41.93 million | -46.0% |
| 2026 | 51.11 million | +21.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 51.11 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 12.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 51.11 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 314.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.98 million | 70.10 million | 125.97 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 97.32 million | 57.23 million | 166.05 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.30 million | 35.21 million | 121.97 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More climate change data for Laos
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,484 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,224 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 79.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Laos was 51.11 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 166.05 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.21 million in 2022.
- How does Laos rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Laos ranks 18th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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