Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos
Laos: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels was 23.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos stood at 23.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos peaked at 36.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2004.
Laos ranks 168th of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.0% | 0.0% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 0.0% | 36.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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 77.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos?
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in Laos was 23.3% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 36.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2004.
- How does Laos rank for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Laos ranks 168th out of 213 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 Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.