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

Latest (2024)
34.07 kt
Change on year
down 44.9%
World rank
8th
of 21 countries
All-time high
65.61 kt
in 2004
All-time low
4.18 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 29.7 kt1991: 29.7 kt1992: 29.7 kt1993: 29.7 kt1994: 29.7 kt1995: 29.7 kt1996: 38.7 kt1997: 28.3 kt1998: 59.9 kt1999: 47.3 kt2000: 29.9 kt2001: 4.2 kt2002: 16.7 kt2003: 17.2 kt2004: 65.6 kt2005: 34.8 kt2006: 16.8 kt2007: 64.1 kt2008: 15.6 kt2009: 17.8 kt2010: 51.6 kt2011: 13.5 kt2012: 17.8 kt2013: 28.2 kt2014: 23.4 kt2015: 23.5 kt2016: 34.6 kt2017: 12.4 kt2018: 11.7 kt2019: 19.7 kt2020: 49.5 kt2021: 14.1 kt2022: 8.5 kt2023: 61.9 kt2024: 34.1 kt

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

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 5 Myanmar 124.04 kt compare
  2. 6 Mozambique 76.29 kt compare
  3. 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 36.59 kt compare
  4. 7 Nepal 40.2 kt compare
  5. 7 United Republic of Tanzania 34.24 kt compare
  6. 8 Cambodia 38.87 kt compare
  7. 9 South Sudan 35.32 kt compare
  8. 10 Sudan (former) 34.19 kt compare
  9. 10 Viet Nam 3.49 kt compare
  10. 11 Thailand 28.17 kt compare
  11. 11 Melanesia 0.9654 kt compare

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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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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
270 places, 9,224 data points, 1990–2024
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