Net Forest conversion β€” Area in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Net Forest conversion β€” Area was 62.67 1000 ha in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
62.67 1000 ha
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
16th
of 46 regions
All-time high
63.83 1000 ha
in 2011
All-time low
36.12 1000 ha
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Net Forest conversion β€” Area in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990–2025

02040601990200720251990: 36.1 1000 ha1991: 36.1 1000 ha1992: 36.1 1000 ha1993: 36.1 1000 ha1994: 36.1 1000 ha1995: 36.1 1000 ha1996: 36.1 1000 ha1997: 36.1 1000 ha1998: 36.1 1000 ha1999: 36.1 1000 ha2000: 36.1 1000 ha2001: 48.2 1000 ha2002: 48.2 1000 ha2003: 48.2 1000 ha2004: 48.2 1000 ha2005: 48.2 1000 ha2006: 48.2 1000 ha2007: 48.2 1000 ha2008: 48.2 1000 ha2009: 48.2 1000 ha2010: 48.2 1000 ha2011: 63.8 1000 ha2012: 63.8 1000 ha2013: 63.8 1000 ha2014: 63.8 1000 ha2015: 63.8 1000 ha2016: 51.9 1000 ha2017: 51.9 1000 ha2018: 51.9 1000 ha2019: 51.9 1000 ha2020: 51.9 1000 ha2021: 62.7 1000 ha2022: 62.7 1000 ha2023: 62.7 1000 ha2024: 62.7 1000 ha2025: 62.7 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net forest conversion β€” area in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 62.67 1000 ha, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net forest conversion β€” area in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 63.83 1000 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 36.12 1000 ha, in 1990.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 16th of 46 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 36.12 1000 ha 36.12 1000 ha 36.12 1000 ha 10
2000s 46.95 1000 ha 36.12 1000 ha 48.16 1000 ha 10
2010s 57.5 1000 ha 48.16 1000 ha 63.83 1000 ha 10
2020s 60.88 1000 ha 51.93 1000 ha 62.67 1000 ha 6

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 13 Nigeria 156.77 1000 ha compare
  2. 14 Thailand 138.02 1000 ha compare
  3. 15 Colombia 133.42 1000 ha compare
  4. 16 Mexico 131.07 1000 ha compare
  5. 17 Chad 128.15 1000 ha compare
  6. 18 Madagascar 124.28 1000 ha compare
  7. 19 Burkina Faso 119.85 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net forest conversion β€” area in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Net forest conversion β€” area in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 62.67 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest net forest conversion β€” area recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 63.83 1000 ha in 2011.
What is the lowest net forest conversion β€” area recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 36.12 1000 ha in 1990.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for net forest conversion β€” area?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 16th out of 46 regions with data for 2025.
Is net forest conversion β€” area rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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 Net Forest conversion β€” Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net Forest conversion β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
275 places, 9,600 data points, 1990–2025
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Forests consists of CO2 emissions and removals corresponding to forest carbon stock changes (aboveground and belowground living biomass). Estimates are computed following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).