Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was 13.41 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 13.41 % change on previous year for coal consumption, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.4% on the previous year and up 158.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 375.14 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -13.73 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 23rd out of 137 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.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 66.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 80 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1993 | 55.56 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1994 | 35.71 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1995 | 21.05 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 1996 | 16.81 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1997 | -10.77 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 1998 | -12.07 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1999 | -13.73 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2000 | -10.05 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2001 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -431.8% |
| 2002 | 55 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 2003 | 22.58 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2004 | 21.05 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2006 | 21.57 % change on previous year | +98.4% |
| 2007 | 20.97 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 54.31 % change on previous year | +159.0% |
| 2009 | 22.74 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 2010 | 78.33 % change on previous year | +244.5% |
| 2011 | 21.87 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2012 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 2013 | 59.69 % change on previous year | +756.5% |
| 2014 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 2015 | 375.14 % change on previous year | +7132.6% |
| 2016 | 133.22 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2017 | 27.72 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2018 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2019 | 0.279 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2020 | -13.29 % change on previous year | -4865.4% |
| 2021 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -137.8% |
| 2022 | -9.96 % change on previous year | -298.2% |
| 2023 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -271.3% |
| 2024 | 13.41 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.58 % change on previous year | -13.73 % change on previous year | 80 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 25.24 % change on previous year | -10.05 % change on previous year | 55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.96 % change on previous year | 0.279 % change on previous year | 375.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -13.29 % change on previous year | 17.07 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 20 Chile 15.81 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Botswana 15.33 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Pakistan 14.86 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Singapore 12.54 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Lebanon 11.79 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Tajikistan 10.69 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 20.2% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 13.41 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 375.14 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.73 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 23rd out of 137 countries with data for 2024.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.6%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.