How does Lao PDR rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Lao PDR ranked #53 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Lao PDR: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Lao PDR: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 16.47.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Lao PDR ranks #53 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 30.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 16.47; 2024
Trough: 0.00; 2005
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +17.7%; +3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	16.4726
2023	16.3554
2022	14.7542
2021	14.3937
2020	13.7242
2019	13.9937
2018	14.0370
2017	13.9207
2016	10.8672
2015	3.7125

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 16.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Lao PDR rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Lao PDR ranked #53 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Lao PDR's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.