CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos

Laos: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 153,303 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
153,303 tonnes
Change on year
up 68.4%
World rank
130th
of 196 countries
All-time high
164,655 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
8,098 tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
12
2013–2024

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Laos, 2013–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k2013201820242013: 79.6k tonnes2014: 77.1k tonnes2015: 89.0k tonnes2016: 108.3k tonnes2017: 135.2k tonnes2018: 164.7k tonnes2019: 162.3k tonnes2020: 39.4k tonnes2021: 8.1k tonnes2022: 31.1k tonnes2023: 91.0k tonnes2024: 153.3k tonnes

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from international aviation
Unit
tonnes
Source
OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.