Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports was 2.87 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic stood at 2.87.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 1,111.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic peaked at 13.79 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0571, in 2012.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 23rd of 182 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.66 | 0.0571 | 13.79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.86 | 2.87 | 8.71 | 3 |
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More environment data for Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 0.1027 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 26.06 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0611 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0346 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 5.3 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0188 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 1.52 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.35 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Aquaculture production 153,504 metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Lao People’s Democratic Republic was 2.87 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.79 in 2019.
- What is the lowest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0571 in 2012.
- How does Lao People’s Democratic Republic rank for plastic waste per capita imports vs exports?
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 23rd out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
- Is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports rising or falling in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,111.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People’s Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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