Cereal production in Laos
Laos: Cereal production was 4.27 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.27 million metric tons
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
65th
of 181 countries
All-time high
5.70 million metric tons
in 2016
All-time low
528,000 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal production in Laos is 4.27 million metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Laos peaked at 5.70 million metric tons in 2016 and was at its lowest, 528,000 metric tons, in 1962.
Laos ranks 65th of 181 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.
Cereal production in Laos, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 557,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 528,000 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 535,000 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 754,000 metric tons | +40.9% |
| 1965 | 763,000 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 774,000 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 833,000 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 796,000 metric tons | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 921,503 metric tons | +15.8% |
| 1970 | 928,231 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 837,284 metric tons | -9.8% |
| 1972 | 843,330 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 910,310 metric tons | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 931,914 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 938,000 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 691,325 metric tons | -26.3% |
| 1977 | 727,621 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 753,380 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 898,610 metric tons | +19.3% |
| 1980 | 1.08 million metric tons | +20.4% |
| 1981 | 1.19 million metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 1.13 million metric tons | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 1.13 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 1.35 million metric tons | +19.7% |
| 1985 | 1.43 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 1.49 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 1.24 million metric tons | -16.6% |
| 1988 | 1.05 million metric tons | -15.2% |
| 1989 | 1.45 million metric tons | +37.3% |
| 1990 | 1.56 million metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 1.29 million metric tons | -17.1% |
| 1992 | 1.56 million metric tons | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 1.30 million metric tons | -16.8% |
| 1994 | 1.63 million metric tons | +25.8% |
| 1995 | 1.47 million metric tons | -10.1% |
| 1996 | 1.49 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 1.74 million metric tons | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 1.78 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 2.20 million metric tons | +23.2% |
| 2000 | 2.32 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 2.45 million metric tons | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 2.54 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 2.52 million metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 2.73 million metric tons | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 2.94 million metric tons | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 3.11 million metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.40 million metric tons | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 4.08 million metric tons | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 4.28 million metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 4.09 million metric tons | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 4.16 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 4.61 million metric tons | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 4.63 million metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 5.41 million metric tons | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 5.62 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 5.70 million metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 5.23 million metric tons | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 4.57 million metric tons | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 4.33 million metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 4.20 million metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 4.20 million metric tons | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 4.24 million metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 4.36 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 4.27 million metric tons | -2.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 4.27 million metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.89 million metric tons, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 4.27 million metric tons is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.22 million metric tons, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 717,945 metric tons | 528,000 metric tons | 921,503 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 846,000 metric tons | 691,325 metric tons | 938,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.25 million metric tons | 1.05 million metric tons | 1.49 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.60 million metric tons | 1.29 million metric tons | 2.20 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.04 million metric tons | 2.32 million metric tons | 4.28 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.84 million metric tons | 4.09 million metric tons | 5.70 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 million metric tons | 4.20 million metric tons | 4.36 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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 cereal production in Laos?
- Cereal production in Laos was 4.27 million metric tons in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 5.70 million metric tons in 2016.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 528,000 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Laos rank for cereal production?
- Laos ranks 65th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.