Aquaculture production in Laos
Laos: Aquaculture production was 153,504 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
153,504 metric tons
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
33rd
of 216 countries
All-time high
153,504 metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Laos, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2024, aquaculture production in Laos stood at 153,504 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 69.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Laos peaked at 153,504 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Laos 33rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in Laos, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 16 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 24 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1965 | 32 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 48 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 72 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1968 | 96 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1969 | 128 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1970 | 160 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1971 | 216 metric tons | +35.0% |
| 1972 | 272 metric tons | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 344 metric tons | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 432 metric tons | +25.6% |
| 1975 | 536 metric tons | +24.1% |
| 1976 | 664 metric tons | +23.9% |
| 1977 | 808 metric tons | +21.7% |
| 1978 | 984 metric tons | +21.8% |
| 1979 | 1,184 metric tons | +20.3% |
| 1980 | 1,408 metric tons | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 1,680 metric tons | +19.3% |
| 1982 | 1,984 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 1983 | 2,328 metric tons | +17.3% |
| 1984 | 2,500 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 4,000 metric tons | +60.0% |
| 1986 | 5,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 6,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 7,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 8,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 10,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1991 | 10,500 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 10,760 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 11,000 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 11,200 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 12,880 metric tons | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 16,000 metric tons | +24.2% |
| 1997 | 21,143 metric tons | +32.1% |
| 1998 | 21,216 metric tons | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 30,362 metric tons | +43.1% |
| 2000 | 42,066 metric tons | +38.5% |
| 2001 | 50,000 metric tons | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 59,716 metric tons | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 64,900 metric tons | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 64,900 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 60,000 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 60,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 63,250 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 64,300 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 75,000 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 82,100 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 95,600 metric tons | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 101,895 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 103,900 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 90,360 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 95,965 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 106,600 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 109,800 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 118,700 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 123,000 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 130,020 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 135,008 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 140,600 metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 147,630 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 153,504 metric tons | +4.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 153,504 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,636 metric tons, 15.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 153,504 metric tons is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,310 metric tons, 117.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41.6 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 128 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 560 metric tons | 160 metric tons | 1,184 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,990 metric tons | 1,408 metric tons | 8,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,506 metric tons | 10,000 metric tons | 30,362 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,413 metric tons | 42,066 metric tons | 75,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,792 metric tons | 82,100 metric tons | 123,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 141,352 metric tons | 130,020 metric tons | 153,504 metric tons | 5 |
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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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Laos?
- Aquaculture production in Laos was 153,504 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 153,504 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Laos rank for aquaculture production?
- Laos ranks 33rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.