Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos
Laos: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -84.9 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos, 1957–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Laos recorded -84.9 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 167.5% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -862.5 % change on previous year, in 1974.
Laos ranks 160th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | -75 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1960 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1961 | 800 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -44.44 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 1963 | -20 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1964 | 75 % change on previous year | -475.0% |
| 1965 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 1966 | 650 % change on previous year | -1010.0% |
| 1967 | 53.33 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1968 | -278.26 % change on previous year | -621.7% |
| 1969 | 200 % change on previous year | -171.9% |
| 1970 | 68.29 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1971 | -159.42 % change on previous year | -333.4% |
| 1972 | 143.9 % change on previous year | -190.3% |
| 1973 | -55.56 % change on previous year | -138.6% |
| 1974 | -862.5 % change on previous year | +1452.5% |
| 1975 | 81.97 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1976 | 27.27 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1977 | 125 % change on previous year | +358.3% |
| 1978 | -100 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1980 | -400 % change on previous year | +300.0% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 120 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 200 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 1984 | -83.33 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 1985 | 500 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 1986 | -83.33 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -88.31 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 41.96 % change on previous year | -147.5% |
| 1993 | -68.65 % change on previous year | -263.6% |
| 1994 | 57.92 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 1995 | 73.81 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1996 | 104.81 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 1997 | -52.69 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 1998 | -29.14 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1999 | -7.4 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2000 | 347.92 % change on previous year | -4801.0% |
| 2001 | -13.9 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 2002 | 7.93 % change on previous year | -157.0% |
| 2003 | -48.22 % change on previous year | -708.3% |
| 2004 | 11.46 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 2005 | -11.37 % change on previous year | -199.2% |
| 2006 | 670.84 % change on previous year | -6002.5% |
| 2007 | -81.35 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2008 | 277.12 % change on previous year | -440.6% |
| 2009 | 81.35 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2010 | -37.81 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 2011 | -71.21 % change on previous year | +88.3% |
| 2012 | 141.25 % change on previous year | -298.4% |
| 2013 | 275.72 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 2014 | -78.77 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 2016 | 50.4 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 2017 | -55.43 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 2018 | -73.39 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2019 | -350.03 % change on previous year | +377.0% |
| 2020 | 97.84 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 2022 | -79.9 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 2023 | 125.84 % change on previous year | -257.5% |
| 2024 | -84.9 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's -84.9 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's -84.9 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -44.16 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +6002.5% | -11.37 % change on previous year | 670.84 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +4801.0% | -7.4 % change on previous year | 347.92 % change on previous year |
| 1974 | -1452.5% | -55.56 % change on previous year | -862.5 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -87.5 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1960s | 136.42 % change on previous year | -278.26 % change on previous year | 800 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -81.23 % change on previous year | -862.5 % change on previous year | 143.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 17.04 % change on previous year | -400 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.59 % change on previous year | -88.31 % change on previous year | 104.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 124.18 % change on previous year | -81.35 % change on previous year | 670.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -22.14 % change on previous year | -350.03 % change on previous year | 275.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 14.72 % change on previous year | -84.9 % change on previous year | 125.84 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- 158 Guatemala -82.45 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Hong Kong -83.27 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Jordan -85.56 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Liechtenstein -86.03 % change on previous year compare
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions 79.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Laos was -84.9 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 1961.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -862.5 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Laos rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Laos ranks 160th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.