Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 23,895 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 23,895 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.
The figure is 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 46,013 kt in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2,929 kt, in 2001.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,929 kt | — |
| 2002 | 11,706 kt | +299.6% |
| 2003 | 12,036 kt | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 46,013 kt | +282.3% |
| 2005 | 24,421 kt | -46.9% |
| 2006 | 11,755 kt | -51.9% |
| 2007 | 44,982 kt | +282.7% |
| 2008 | 10,954 kt | -75.6% |
| 2009 | 12,479 kt | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 36,176 kt | +189.9% |
| 2011 | 9,488 kt | -73.8% |
| 2012 | 12,467 kt | +31.4% |
| 2013 | 19,768 kt | +58.6% |
| 2014 | 16,421 kt | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 16,505 kt | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 24,299 kt | +47.2% |
| 2017 | 8,669 kt | -64.3% |
| 2018 | 8,187 kt | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 13,792 kt | +68.5% |
| 2020 | 34,729 kt | +151.8% |
| 2021 | 9,922 kt | -71.4% |
| 2022 | 5,930 kt | -40.2% |
| 2023 | 43,377 kt | +631.5% |
| 2024 | 23,895 kt | -44.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,697 kt | 2,929 kt | 46,013 kt | 9 |
| 2010s | 16,577 kt | 8,187 kt | 36,176 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,571 kt | 5,930 kt | 43,377 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 5 Myanmar 86,991 kt compare
- 6 Mozambique 53,502 kt compare
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 25,662 kt compare
- 7 Nepal 28,196 kt compare
- 7 United Republic of Tanzania 24,015 kt compare
- 8 Cambodia 27,260 kt compare
- 9 South Sudan 24,768 kt compare
- 10 Sudan (former) 23,979 kt compare
- 10 Viet Nam 2,449 kt compare
- 11 Thailand 19,757 kt compare
- 11 Melanesia 677.03 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 23,895 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 46,013 kt in 2004.
- What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,929 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 16 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 (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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