Laos vs Malaysia: Annual freshwater withdrawals
Laos
7.35 billion
in 2022
Malaysia
6.71 billion
in 2022
Laos rank
57th
Malaysia rank
60th
Annual freshwater withdrawals over time
- Laos
- Malaysia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 7.35 billion against 6.71 billion in Malaysia, a difference of 643.00 million.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Malaysia ahead.
Laos ranks 57th and Malaysia ranks 60th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.40 billion | 5.91 billion | 1.51 billion | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 7.08 billion | 6.34 billion | 737.68 million | Laos |
| 2020s | 7.35 billion | 6.71 billion | 643.00 million | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual freshwater withdrawals, Laos or Malaysia?
- Laos, at 7.35 billion against 6.71 billion in Malaysia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in annual freshwater withdrawals between Laos and Malaysia?
- 643.00 million, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Malaysia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Laos and Malaysia rank globally for annual freshwater withdrawals?
- Laos ranks 57th and Malaysia ranks 60th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual freshwater withdrawals. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.