Agricultural output in Laos
Laos: Agricultural output was 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
69th
of 159 countries
All-time high
6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2024
All-time low
460.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output in Laos is 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Laos peaked at 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 460.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1961.
That places Laos 69th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Laos, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 460.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 461.00 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 468.32 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 578.71 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +23.6% |
| 1965 | 591.55 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 619.07 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 675.15 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 659.90 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 700.86 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 708.16 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 674.75 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 666.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 673.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 684.06 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 661.34 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 642.25 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 683.21 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 621.43 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -9.0% |
| 1979 | 773.65 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +24.5% |
| 1980 | 843.41 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 909.60 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 912.37 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 919.65 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 1.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 1.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 1.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 986.79 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 1.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 1.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 1.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 1.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 1.29 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 1.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 1.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 1.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 1.50 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 1.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 1.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 2.30 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 2.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 2.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 2.66 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 2.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 2.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 3.09 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 3.14 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 3.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 3.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 4.33 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 4.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 4.40 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 5.20 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +18.1% |
| 2015 | 5.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 5.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 5.45 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 5.31 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 5.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 5.48 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 5.53 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 5.88 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 6.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.2% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Laos's 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 56% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 579.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 460.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 700.86 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 678.87 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 621.43 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 773.65 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 986.12 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 843.41 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.41 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.78 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.30 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.99 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.92 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5.48 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 66 Israel 7.69 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 67 Switzerland 7.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 68 Hungary 7.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 70 Yemen 6.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 71 Sri Lanka 6.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 72 Austria 6.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Laos
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1662 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0583 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5969 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 10.3% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Laos?
- Agricultural output in Laos was 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 460.45 million constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1961.
- How does Laos rank for agricultural output?
- Laos ranks 69th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.