Above-ground biomass in forest in Laos
Laos: Above-ground biomass in forest was 130.8 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
130.8
World rank
93rd
of 221 countries
All-time high
134.7
in 2010
All-time low
108.9
in 1990
Years of data
6
1990–2025
Above-ground biomass in forest in Laos, 1990–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for above-ground biomass in forest in Laos is 130.8, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, above-ground biomass in forest in Laos peaked at 134.7 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 108.9, in 1990.
Laos ranks 93rd of 221 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Above-ground biomass in forest in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108.9 | — |
| 2000 | 108.9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 134.7 | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 134.7 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 130.8 | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 130.8 | +0.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 130.8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88.91, 1.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Laos's 130.8 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 147.63, 89% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108.9 | 108.9 | 108.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 108.9 | 108.9 | 108.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 134.7 | 134.7 | 134.7 | 2 |
| 2020s | 130.8 | 130.8 | 130.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More environment data for Laos
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.77 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.9142 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.4183 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is above-ground biomass in forest in Laos?
- Above-ground biomass in forest in Laos was 130.8 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 134.7 in 2010.
- What is the lowest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.9 in 1990.
- How does Laos rank for above-ground biomass in forest?
- Laos ranks 93rd out of 221 countries with data for 2025.
- Is above-ground biomass in forest rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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