Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 34.07 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 34.07 kt.
That represents a change of down 44.9% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 65.61 kt in 2004 and was at its lowest, 4.18 kt, in 2001.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 29.7 kt | — |
| 1991 | 29.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 29.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 29.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 29.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 29.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 38.7 kt | +30.3% |
| 1997 | 28.31 kt | -26.9% |
| 1998 | 59.86 kt | +111.4% |
| 1999 | 47.34 kt | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 29.93 kt | -36.8% |
| 2001 | 4.18 kt | -86.0% |
| 2002 | 16.69 kt | +299.6% |
| 2003 | 17.16 kt | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 65.61 kt | +282.3% |
| 2005 | 34.82 kt | -46.9% |
| 2006 | 16.76 kt | -51.9% |
| 2007 | 64.14 kt | +282.7% |
| 2008 | 15.62 kt | -75.6% |
| 2009 | 17.79 kt | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 51.58 kt | +189.9% |
| 2011 | 13.53 kt | -73.8% |
| 2012 | 17.78 kt | +31.4% |
| 2013 | 28.19 kt | +58.6% |
| 2014 | 23.41 kt | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 23.53 kt | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 34.65 kt | +47.2% |
| 2017 | 12.36 kt | -64.3% |
| 2018 | 11.67 kt | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 19.67 kt | +68.5% |
| 2020 | 49.52 kt | +151.8% |
| 2021 | 14.15 kt | -71.4% |
| 2022 | 8.46 kt | -40.2% |
| 2023 | 61.85 kt | +631.5% |
| 2024 | 34.07 kt | -44.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.24 kt | 28.31 kt | 59.86 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.27 kt | 4.18 kt | 65.61 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.64 kt | 11.67 kt | 51.58 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.61 kt | 8.46 kt | 61.85 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 5 Myanmar 124.04 kt compare
- 6 Mozambique 76.29 kt compare
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 36.59 kt compare
- 7 Nepal 40.2 kt compare
- 7 United Republic of Tanzania 34.24 kt compare
- 8 Cambodia 38.87 kt compare
- 9 South Sudan 35.32 kt compare
- 10 Sudan (former) 34.19 kt compare
- 10 Viet Nam 3.49 kt compare
- 11 Thailand 28.17 kt compare
- 11 Melanesia 0.9654 kt compare
More climate change data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,980 kt (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 581.36 kt (2050)
- 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 humid tropical forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Humid tropical forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 34.07 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 65.61 kt in 2004.
- What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.18 kt in 2001.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.