Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) was 0.9142 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 0.9142 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 86.8% on the previous year and down 84.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 35.89 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.23 % change on previous year, in 1976.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 136th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 1973 | 0.4129 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1974 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +390.7% |
| 1975 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -230.9% |
| 1976 | -10.23 % change on previous year | +285.7% |
| 1977 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 1978 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1979 | 9.82 % change on previous year | +136.7% |
| 1980 | 11.7 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 1981 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 1982 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -315.9% |
| 1983 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 1984 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -313.9% |
| 1985 | 0.213 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1986 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +1174.7% |
| 1987 | -0.9733 % change on previous year | -135.8% |
| 1988 | 0.3211 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 1989 | 5.94 % change on previous year | +1748.8% |
| 1990 | 8.71 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 1991 | 0.3566 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1992 | 5.44 % change on previous year | +1425.6% |
| 1993 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 1994 | 5.71 % change on previous year | +358.5% |
| 1995 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 1996 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +212.4% |
| 1997 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1998 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -234.3% |
| 1999 | -0.9359 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 2000 | 13.31 % change on previous year | -1521.7% |
| 2001 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2002 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +91.9% |
| 2005 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 2006 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -441.3% |
| 2007 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 2010 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2011 | 0.0564 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2012 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +12674.8% |
| 2013 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2014 | 5.78 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 30.53 % change on previous year | +428.0% |
| 2016 | 35.89 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2018 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4557 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2020 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -471.3% |
| 2021 | 12.92 % change on previous year | +663.8% |
| 2022 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 2023 | 6.95 % change on previous year | +307.7% |
| 2024 | 0.9142 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +12674.8% | 0.0564 % change on previous year | 7.2 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +1748.8% | 0.3211 % change on previous year | 5.94 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +1521.7% | -0.9359 % change on previous year | 13.31 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +1425.6% | 0.3566 % change on previous year | 5.44 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1174.7% | 0.213 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5522 % change on previous year | -10.23 % change on previous year | 9.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.5 % change on previous year | -2.3 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.4 % change on previous year | -3.9 % change on previous year | 8.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.23 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | 13.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.36 % change on previous year | -0.4557 % change on previous year | 35.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.84 % change on previous year | 0.9142 % change on previous year | 12.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 133 Burkina Faso 0.9413 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Gambia 0.9287 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Papua New Guinea 0.9266 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Iceland 0.8943 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Australia 0.8937 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Belgium 0.8911 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 3.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4031 units per person (2025)
- Urban population 40.3% (2025)
- Urban population 3.17 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.2% (2025)
- Population, total 7.87 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.9142 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 35.89 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.23 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 136th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Annual Net Emissions/Removals International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.