Laos vs United States: Above-ground biomass in forest
Laos
130.8
in 2025
United States
129.5
in 2025
Laos rank
93rd
United States rank
96th
Above-ground biomass in forest over time
- Laos
- United States
How they compare
Laos currently reports 130.8 against 129.5 in United States, a difference of 1.3.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 93rd and United States ranks 96th of 221 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108.9 | 91.9 | 17 | Laos |
| 2000s | 108.9 | 103.9 | 5 | Laos |
| 2010s | 134.7 | 118.15 | 16.55 | Laos |
| 2020s | 130.8 | 127.95 | 2.85 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher above-ground biomass in forest, Laos or United States?
- Laos, at 130.8 against 129.5 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in above-ground biomass in forest between Laos and United States?
- 1.3, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and United States?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Laos and United States rank globally for above-ground biomass in forest?
- Laos ranks 93rd and United States ranks 96th of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.