Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Laos
Laos: Lemons and limes — Area harvested was 1,132 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lemons and limes — area harvested in Laos is 1,132 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 104.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lemons and limes — area harvested in Laos peaked at 2,500 ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 350 ha, in 1961.
That places Laos 71st out of 158 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.
Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Laos, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 350 ha | — |
| 1962 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 500 ha | +42.9% |
| 1973 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 350 ha | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 650 ha | +85.7% |
| 1981 | 650 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 750 ha | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 1,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1984 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 787 ha | -21.3% |
| 1991 | 920 ha | +16.9% |
| 1992 | 1,100 ha | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 1,242 ha | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 1,200 ha | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 914 ha | -23.8% |
| 1996 | 1,300 ha | +42.2% |
| 1997 | 1,400 ha | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 1,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 1,624 ha | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 1,600 ha | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 1,623 ha | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 1,700 ha | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1,733 ha | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,800 ha | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 2,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 2,200 ha | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 2,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,300 ha | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 2,215 ha | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 2,500 ha | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 1,570 ha | -37.2% |
| 2012 | 750 ha | -52.2% |
| 2013 | 465 ha | -38.0% |
| 2014 | 555 ha | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 670 ha | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 685 ha | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 705 ha | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 820 ha | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 928 ha | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 958 ha | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 1,010 ha | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 1,160 ha | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 1,148 ha | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 1,132 ha | -1.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 1,132 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,435 ha, 79% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Laos's 1,132 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 764 ha, 1.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +85.7% | 350 ha | 650 ha |
| 2012 | -52.2% | 1,570 ha | 750 ha |
| 1972 | +42.9% | 350 ha | 500 ha |
| 1996 | +42.2% | 914 ha | 1,300 ha |
| 2013 | -38.0% | 750 ha | 465 ha |
| 2011 | -37.2% | 2,500 ha | 1,570 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 350 ha | 350 ha | 350 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 395 ha | 350 ha | 500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 905 ha | 650 ha | 1,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,199 ha | 787 ha | 1,624 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,937 ha | 1,600 ha | 2,300 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 964.8 ha | 465 ha | 2,500 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,082 ha | 958 ha | 1,160 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 68 El Salvador 1,294 ha compare
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- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1,132 ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Laos
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1874 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8289 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2734 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lemons and limes — area harvested in Laos?
- Lemons and limes — area harvested in Laos was 1,132 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 2,500 ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 350 ha in 1961.
- How does Laos rank for lemons and limes — area harvested?
- Laos ranks 71st out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lemons and limes — area harvested rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.0%. 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, published as part of Lemons and limes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.