Share of electricity production by source in Laos
Laos: Share of electricity production by source was 23.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Laos, 2000–2022
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
Laos recorded 23.9% for share of electricity production by source in 2022.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 32.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Laos peaked at 36.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Laos 163rd out of 208 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 0.0% | 36.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.2% | 23.9% | 28.4% | 3 |
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 77.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Laos?
- Share of electricity production by source in Laos was 23.9% in 2022, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 36.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Laos ranks 163rd out of 208 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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