Per capita electricity generation by source in Laos
Laos: Per capita electricity generation by source was 1,568 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita electricity generation by source in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, per capita electricity generation by source in Laos stood at 1,568 kilowatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 0.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, per capita electricity generation by source in Laos peaked at 1,686 kilowatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Laos 18th out of 207 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 630.46 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 1,686 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,581 kilowatt-hours | 1,545 kilowatt-hours | 1,611 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Laos
- 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)
- Fuel exports 1.8% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita electricity generation by source in Laos?
- Per capita electricity generation by source in Laos was 1,568 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita electricity generation by source recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1,686 kilowatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest per capita electricity generation by source recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for per capita electricity generation by source?
- Laos ranks 18th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.