15.1.1 Forest area β Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: 15.1.1 Forest area β Value was 13,036 1000 ha in 2025. βΌ Falling
15.1.1 Forest area β Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990β2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15.1.1 forest area β value in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 13,036 1000 ha, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.1.1 forest area β value in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 14,399 1000 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13,036 1000 ha, in 2025.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 45th out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,399 1000 ha | 14,399 1000 ha | 14,399 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 14,050 1000 ha | 14,050 1000 ha | 14,050 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2010s | 13,515 1000 ha | 13,369 1000 ha | 13,661 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2020s | 13,124 1000 ha | 13,036 1000 ha | 13,213 1000 ha | 2 |
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More environment data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Temperature change 0.825 Β°C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.318 Β°C (2025)
- Cropland β Area per capita 0.21 ha/cap (2024)
- Arable land β Share in Agricultural land 55.61 % (2024)
- Arable land β Area 1,224 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters β Area 600 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation β Area 500.22 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland β Area 1,598 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland β Share in Agricultural land 72.61 % (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation β Share in Cropland 31.3 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.1.1 forest area β value in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- 15.1.1 forest area β value in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 13,036 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.1.1 forest area β value recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 14,399 1000 ha in 1990.
- What is the lowest 15.1.1 forest area β value recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,036 1000 ha in 2025.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for 15.1.1 forest area β value?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 45th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15.1.1 forest area β value rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 15.1.1 Forest area β Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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