Methane emissions by sector in Laos
Laos: Methane emissions by sector was 3.04 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Laos, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, methane emissions by sector in Laos stood at 3.04 million tonnes.
The figure is up 850.0% on the previous year and up 157.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Laos peaked at 3.63 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 180,000 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Laos 11th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.77 million tonnes | 1.45 million tonnes | 3.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.42 million tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 3.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 million tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 2.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 million tonnes | 320,000 tonnes | 3.04 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More climate change data for Laos
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Population, total 7.87 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.2% (2025)
- Urban population 3.17 million (2025)
- Urban population 40.3% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 243.01 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.14 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Laos?
- Methane emissions by sector in Laos was 3.04 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 3.63 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,000 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Laos rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Laos ranks 11th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.