Climate Change in Laos
10 indicators covering climate change for Laos.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 1.3% | 2025 | down 9.5% | 77th |
| Population, total | 7.87 million | 2025 | up 15.8% | 102nd |
| Urban population growth | 3.2% | 2025 | up 12.6% | 41st |
| Urban population | 3.17 million | 2025 | up 40.9% | 122nd |
| Urban population | 40.3% | 2025 | up 21.7% | 171st |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 7.35 billion cubic meters | 2022 | up 10.3% | 57th |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 3.9% | 2022 | up 10.3% | 115th |
| Terrestrial protected areas | 18.8% | 2025 | up 12.6% | 95th |
| Terrestrial and marine protected areas | 18.8% | 2025 | up 12.6% | 64th |
| CPIA public sector management and institutions cluster average | 2.8 1=low to 6=high | 2025 | down 9.7% | 54th |