Other forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Other forest — Emissions was 16,874 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16,874 kt
Change on year
down 48.3%
Rank
4th
of 18 regions
All-time high
45,880 kt
in 2007
All-time low
1,529 kt
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2001201220242001: 1.5k kt2002: 5.9k kt2003: 10.3k kt2004: 35.6k kt2005: 18.2k kt2006: 8.7k kt2007: 45.9k kt2008: 3.6k kt2009: 9.6k kt2010: 30.0k kt2011: 3.2k kt2012: 14.3k kt2013: 9.9k kt2014: 11.2k kt2015: 8.7k kt2016: 17.0k kt2017: 5.0k kt2018: 3.5k kt2019: 10.8k kt2020: 21.9k kt2021: 3.9k kt2022: 2.1k kt2023: 32.7k kt2024: 16.9k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 16,874 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.3% on the previous year and up 50.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 45,880 kt in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,529 kt, in 2001.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other forest — Emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CO2) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,529 kt
2002 5,907 kt +286.2%
2003 10,290 kt +74.2%
2004 35,606 kt +246.0%
2005 18,177 kt -48.9%
2006 8,713 kt -52.1%
2007 45,880 kt +426.5%
2008 3,625 kt -92.1%
2009 9,575 kt +164.1%
2010 29,972 kt +213.0%
2011 3,185 kt -89.4%
2012 14,341 kt +350.3%
2013 9,898 kt -31.0%
2014 11,224 kt +13.4%
2015 8,677 kt -22.7%
2016 17,005 kt +96.0%
2017 4,991 kt -70.6%
2018 3,474 kt -30.4%
2019 10,779 kt +210.3%
2020 21,925 kt +103.4%
2021 3,895 kt -82.2%
2022 2,133 kt -45.2%
2023 32,654 kt +1430.8%
2024 16,874 kt -48.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15,478 kt 1,529 kt 45,880 kt 9
2010s 11,355 kt 3,185 kt 29,972 kt 10
2020s 15,496 kt 2,133 kt 32,654 kt 5

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 1 Mozambique 134,271 kt compare
  2. 2 OECD 119,220 kt compare
  3. 3 Russian Federation 49,472 kt compare
  4. 4 Canada 49,170 kt compare
  5. 5 Mexico 31,067 kt compare
  6. 6 India 27,521 kt compare
  7. 7 Myanmar 23,842 kt compare
  8. 7 Viet Nam 4,031 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Other forest — emissions in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 16,874 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 45,880 kt in 2007.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 1,529 kt in 2001.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for other forest — emissions?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 4th out of 18 regions with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.3%. 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 Other forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
195 places, 4,572 data points, 2001–2024
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