Closed shrubland — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, closed shrubland — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 0 kt. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 0.0445 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2002.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0095 kt | — |
| 1991 | 0.0095 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0095 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0095 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0095 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0095 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0445 kt | +368.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0295 kt | -33.7% |
| 1998 | 0.0146 kt | -50.5% |
| 1999 | 0.039 kt | +167.1% |
| 2000 | 0.0085 kt | -78.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0013 kt | -84.7% |
| 2002 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0013 kt | — |
| 2004 | 0.0013 kt | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0092 kt | +607.7% |
| 2006 | 0.0066 kt | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0315 kt | +377.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0079 kt | -74.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0342 kt | +332.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0039 kt | -88.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0079 kt | +102.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0013 kt | -83.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0053 kt | +307.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0026 kt | -50.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0105 kt | +303.8% |
| 2016 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 kt | — |
| 2018 | 0.0053 kt | — |
| 2019 | 0.0013 kt | -75.5% |
| 2020 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 kt | — |
| 2022 | 0.0026 kt | — |
| 2023 | 0.0053 kt | +103.8% |
| 2024 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0185 kt | 0.0095 kt | 0.0445 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0102 kt | 0 kt | 0.0342 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0038 kt | 0 kt | 0.0105 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0016 kt | 0 kt | 0.0053 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.0223 kt compare
- 5 South Africa 2.22 kt compare
- 6 Namibia 1.07 kt compare
- 7 Botswana 0.9738 kt compare
- 7 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 0.0053 kt compare
- 8 Brazil 0.5698 kt compare
- 8 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 kt compare
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0 kt compare
- 8 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 kt
- 8 Republic of Moldova 0 kt
- 8 Syrian Arab Republic 0 kt compare
- 8 Timor-Leste 0 kt compare
- 8 Türkiye 0 kt compare
- 8 United Republic of Tanzania 0 kt compare
- 8 Viet Nam 0 kt compare
- 8 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 kt
- 8 Melanesia 0 kt compare
- 8 Micronesia 0 kt
- 8 Polynesia 0 kt
- 9 Mozambique 0.3314 kt compare
- 10 Mexico 0.2872 kt compare
- 11 Zambia 0.2496 kt compare
More climate change data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,980 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,484 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 303.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 581.36 kt (2050)
- 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 closed shrubland — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Closed shrubland — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0445 kt in 1996.
- What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2002.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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