Co2 emissions and gdp in Laos
Laos: Co2 emissions and gdp was 69.86 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
69.86 billion
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
111th
of 198 countries
All-time high
69.86 billion
in 2025
All-time low
8.65 billion
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Laos, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions and gdp in Laos is 69.86 billion, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Laos peaked at 69.86 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.65 billion, in 1990.
That places Laos 111th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.65 billion | — |
| 1991 | 9.02 billion | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 9.52 billion | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 10.08 billion | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 10.91 billion | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 11.67 billion | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 12.48 billion | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 13.34 billion | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 13.87 billion | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 14.88 billion | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 15.75 billion | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 16.65 billion | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 17.64 billion | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 18.71 billion | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 19.90 billion | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 21.31 billion | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 23.15 billion | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 24.90 billion | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 26.85 billion | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 28.87 billion | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 31.33 billion | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 33.85 billion | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 36.56 billion | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 39.50 billion | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 42.51 billion | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 45.60 billion | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 48.80 billion | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 52.16 billion | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 55.42 billion | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 58.45 billion | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 58.74 billion | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 60.23 billion | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 61.86 billion | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 64.17 billion | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 66.82 billion | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 69.86 billion | +4.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 69.86 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 66.76 billion, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 69.86 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 69.86 billion, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.44 billion | 8.65 billion | 14.88 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.37 billion | 15.75 billion | 28.87 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.42 billion | 31.33 billion | 58.45 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.61 billion | 58.74 billion | 69.86 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More climate change data for Laos
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- 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 co2 emissions and gdp in Laos?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Laos was 69.86 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 69.86 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.65 billion in 1990.
- How does Laos rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Laos ranks 111th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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