Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 11.36 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 11.36 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 172.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 158.16 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -60.11 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 12th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -60.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 1983 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -209.1% |
| 1984 | -8.08 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 1985 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 1986 | 25 % change on previous year | +184.3% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0.274 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 13.44 % change on previous year | +4805.0% |
| 1990 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1991 | 20.45 % change on previous year | +842.7% |
| 1992 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1993 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +141.1% |
| 1995 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 10.4 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 1997 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1998 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1999 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 158.16 % change on previous year | -13345.1% |
| 2001 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2002 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2003 | 7.49 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 2004 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2005 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +143.7% |
| 2006 | 22.45 % change on previous year | +172.8% |
| 2007 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2008 | 17.31 % change on previous year | -938.1% |
| 2009 | 14.13 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2010 | 12.45 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2012 | 10.89 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 2013 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2014 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2015 | 118.05 % change on previous year | +2729.4% |
| 2016 | 82.58 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2017 | 22.45 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2018 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0008 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -11.16 % change on previous year | -1412251.5% |
| 2021 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2022 | -7.65 % change on previous year | -290.3% |
| 2023 | 12.39 % change on previous year | -262.0% |
| 2024 | 11.36 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.21 % change on previous year | -60.11 % change on previous year | 25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.82 % change on previous year | -1.19 % change on previous year | 20.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.2 % change on previous year | -2.07 % change on previous year | 158.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.43 % change on previous year | 0.0008 % change on previous year | 118.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 % change on previous year | -11.16 % change on previous year | 12.39 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 9 Kiribati 12.02 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Sao Tome and Principe 11.71 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Malawi 11.56 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Turkmenistan 11.28 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Bangladesh 10.36 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Libya 10.28 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 11.36 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 158.16 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.11 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 12th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.2%. 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 Fossil fuel 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.