Co2 emissions transport in Laos
Laos: Co2 emissions transport was 2.64 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.64 million
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
114th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.12 million
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Laos, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, co2 emissions transport in Laos stood at 2.64 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Laos peaked at 3.12 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Laos 114th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, 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 transport in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 770,000 | — |
| 2001 | 870,000 | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 890,000 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 930,000 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 960,000 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.00 million | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 1.07 million | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 1.17 million | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 1.35 million | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 1.51 million | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 1.52 million | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 1.51 million | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 1.69 million | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 1.92 million | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 2.23 million | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 2.35 million | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 2.99 million | +27.2% |
| 2017 | 3.04 million | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 3.12 million | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 2.47 million | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 2.44 million | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.49 million | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 2.55 million | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 2.64 million | +3.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 2.64 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million, 83% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 2.64 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.11 million, 85% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million | 770,000 | 1.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 million | 1.51 million | 3.12 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.53 million | 2.44 million | 2.64 million | 4 |
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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 303.01 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 co2 emissions transport in Laos?
- Co2 emissions transport in Laos was 2.64 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 3.12 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Laos rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Laos ranks 114th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.5%. 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 transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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