CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos
Laos: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 153,303 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos is 153,303 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 68.4% on the previous year and up 98.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos peaked at 164,655 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8,098 tonnes, in 2021.
Laos ranks 130th of 196 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 116,599 tonnes | 77,147 tonnes | 164,655 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 64,598 tonnes | 8,098 tonnes | 153,303 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Laos
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Population, total 7.87 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.2% (2025)
- Urban population 3.17 million (2025)
- Urban population 40.3% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 243.01 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos was 153,303 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 164,655 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,098 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Laos rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Laos ranks 130th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.7%. 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 international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.