CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos
Laos: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 18,337 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos stood at 18,337 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 99.8% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos peaked at 41,346 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5,628 tonnes, in 2021.
Laos ranks 70th of 143 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.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30,057 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 27,217 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 21,186 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2016 | 28,172 tonnes | +33.0% |
| 2017 | 35,616 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2018 | 41,346 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 11,763 tonnes | -71.6% |
| 2021 | 5,628 tonnes | -52.1% |
| 2022 | 8,130 tonnes | +44.5% |
| 2023 | 9,179 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 18,337 tonnes | +99.8% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 18,337 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Laos's 18,337 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,032 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27,908 tonnes | 11,763 tonnes | 41,346 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,319 tonnes | 5,628 tonnes | 18,337 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Laos was 18,337 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 41,346 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,628 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Laos rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Laos ranks 70th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.