Aquaculture production in Laos
Laos: Aquaculture production was 153,504 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 2.65 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0836 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)
- Total fisheries production 232,299 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 78,795 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 26.06 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.35 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 16.47 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 1.23 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (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.