Number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth was 1.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1994–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 1.37 % change on previous year for number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in 2024.
The figure is up 163.7% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 27.94 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -15.21 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 90th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -15.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0.0739 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 1996 | 27.94 % change on previous year | +37708.3% |
| 1997 | 11.31 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1998 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 8.11 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2003 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2004 | 13.1 % change on previous year | +148.0% |
| 2005 | 8.54 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2006 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2007 | -2 % change on previous year | -261.5% |
| 2008 | 21.84 % change on previous year | -1190.1% |
| 2009 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2010 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 2011 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2012 | 10.71 % change on previous year | +815.8% |
| 2013 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 10.32 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
| 2016 | 0.7826 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 2017 | 6.83 % change on previous year | +773.1% |
| 2018 | 0.8062 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2019 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +836.3% |
| 2020 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2021 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 2023 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 2024 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.32 % change on previous year | -15.21 % change on previous year | 27.94 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 7.28 % change on previous year | -2 % change on previous year | 21.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.46 % change on previous year | 0.7826 % change on previous year | 10.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 2.43 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 91 Andorra 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Indonesia 1.32 % change on previous year compare
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More energy & mining data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 8.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, 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)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.37 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.94 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.21 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 90th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people with and without electricity access, annual growth rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. 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 Number of people with and without electricity access, 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 Number of people with and without electricity access. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of people with and without electricity access Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with major processing by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of people with and without electricity access. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.