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 131st of 197 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 international aviation in Laos, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79,558 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 77,147 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 89,046 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 108,293 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2017 | 135,206 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 164,655 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 162,290 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 39,431 tonnes | -75.7% |
| 2021 | 8,098 tonnes | -79.5% |
| 2022 | 31,120 tonnes | +284.3% |
| 2023 | 91,039 tonnes | +192.5% |
| 2024 | 153,303 tonnes | +68.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 153,303 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 193,668 tonnes, 79% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 153,303 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176,414 tonnes, 87% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
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
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.25 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,806 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 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 131st out of 197 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.