Meat, Total — Production in Laos
Laos: Meat, Total — Production was 231,256 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat, Total — Production in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat, total — production in Laos stood at 231,256 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat, total — production in Laos peaked at 231,256 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 19,390 t, in 1975.
That places Laos 132nd out of 255 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.
Meat, Total — Production in Laos, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,437 t | — |
| 1962 | 20,226 t | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 20,270 t | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 24,616 t | +21.4% |
| 1965 | 26,920 t | +9.4% |
| 1966 | 29,935 t | +11.2% |
| 1967 | 32,532 t | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 31,948 t | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 30,939 t | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 30,228 t | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 29,271 t | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 26,925 t | -8.0% |
| 1973 | 24,547 t | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 21,972 t | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 19,390 t | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 22,032 t | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 22,146 t | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 21,689 t | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 25,126 t | +15.9% |
| 1980 | 30,698 t | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 33,319 t | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 34,172 t | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 36,442 t | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 38,941 t | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 37,871 t | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 40,797 t | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 44,079 t | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 38,522 t | -12.6% |
| 1989 | 42,492 t | +10.3% |
| 1990 | 43,858 t | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 47,375 t | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 50,288 t | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 55,331 t | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 58,659 t | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 67,657 t | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 68,368 t | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 71,738 t | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 74,085 t | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 80,614 t | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 73,005 t | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 79,763 t | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 82,898 t | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 93,628 t | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 96,624 t | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 100,059 t | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 105,634 t | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 109,566 t | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 116,126 t | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 122,195 t | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 130,205 t | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 131,776 t | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 138,451 t | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 144,147 t | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 150,499 t | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 158,012 t | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 170,054 t | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 177,230 t | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 179,280 t | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 192,350 t | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 200,221 t | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 205,854 t | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 212,437 t | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 220,294 t | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 231,256 t | +5.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 231,256 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 302,166 t, 77% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 231,256 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 192,858 t, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,314 t | 19,437 t | 32,532 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 24,333 t | 19,390 t | 30,228 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,733 t | 30,698 t | 44,079 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 61,797 t | 43,858 t | 80,614 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 97,950 t | 73,005 t | 122,195 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,200 t | 130,205 t | 192,350 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 214,012 t | 200,221 t | 231,256 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 129 Bulgaria 237,063 t compare
- 130 Afghanistan 234,092 t compare
- 130 Afghanistan 234,092 t compare
- 132 Lao People's Democratic Republic 231,256 t compare
- 134 South Sudan 230,430 t compare
- 134 South Sudan 230,430 t compare
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 meat, total — production in Laos?
- Meat, total — production in Laos was 231,256 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat, total — production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 231,256 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat, total — production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,390 t in 1975.
- How does Laos rank for meat, total — production?
- Laos ranks 132nd out of 255 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat, total — production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. 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 Meat, Total — Production. 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.