Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Laos
Laos: Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production was 22,873 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Laos stood at 22,873 t.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 48.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Laos peaked at 48,510 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4,211 t, in 1962.
Laos ranks 143rd of 244 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.
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Laos, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,290 t | — |
| 1962 | 4,211 t | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 4,466 t | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 4,430 t | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 4,719 t | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 4,846 t | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 4,915 t | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 5,707 t | +16.1% |
| 1969 | 6,052 t | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 6,575 t | +8.6% |
| 1971 | 7,034 t | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 6,147 t | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 5,934 t | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 6,166 t | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 5,181 t | -16.0% |
| 1976 | 4,879 t | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 7,742 t | +58.7% |
| 1978 | 6,493 t | -16.1% |
| 1979 | 7,872 t | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 10,343 t | +31.4% |
| 1981 | 11,230 t | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 11,802 t | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 10,900 t | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 11,162 t | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 6,387 t | -42.8% |
| 1986 | 6,465 t | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 9,724 t | +50.4% |
| 1988 | 9,880 t | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 11,463 t | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 11,597 t | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 12,476 t | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 14,219 t | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 13,951 t | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 14,795 t | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 18,323 t | +23.8% |
| 1996 | 16,295 t | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 15,900 t | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 18,575 t | +16.8% |
| 1999 | 16,046 t | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 16,014 t | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 13,701 t | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 13,336 t | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 15,436 t | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 13,700 t | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 24,396 t | +78.1% |
| 2006 | 26,035 t | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 28,052 t | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 26,879 t | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 35,132 t | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 33,797 t | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 45,570 t | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 30,208 t | -33.7% |
| 2013 | 38,808 t | +28.5% |
| 2014 | 44,220 t | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 47,483 t | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 48,510 t | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 33,956 t | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 34,236 t | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 25,622 t | -25.2% |
| 2020 | 27,624 t | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 25,646 t | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 24,390 t | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 22,162 t | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 22,873 t | +3.2% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 22,873 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 97,423 t, 23% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Laos's 22,873 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19,672 t, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +78.1% | 13,700 t | 24,396 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,848 t | 4,211 t | 6,052 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,402 t | 4,879 t | 7,872 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,936 t | 6,387 t | 11,802 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,218 t | 11,597 t | 18,575 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,268 t | 13,336 t | 35,132 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,241 t | 25,622 t | 48,510 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,539 t | 22,162 t | 27,624 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 141 Micronesia 25,194 t compare
- 142 Ireland 25,034 t compare
- 143 Lao People's Democratic Republic 22,873 t compare
- 145 Gambia 21,985 t compare
- 145 Gambia 21,985 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 oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Laos?
- Oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Laos was 22,873 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 48,510 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,211 t in 1962.
- How does Laos rank for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production?
- Laos ranks 143rd out of 244 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.3%. 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 Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — 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.