Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield in Laos
Laos: Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield was 27,906 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roots and tubers, total — yield in Laos is 27,906 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — yield in Laos peaked at 30,876 kg/ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,818 kg/ha, in 1962.
Laos ranks 48th of 251 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield in Laos, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,250 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,818 kg/ha | -19.7% |
| 1963 | 6,000 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 7,000 kg/ha | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 7,069 kg/ha | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 7,895 kg/ha | +11.7% |
| 1967 | 7,742 kg/ha | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 7,879 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 7,857 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 8,219 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 8,533 kg/ha | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 8,974 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 9,375 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 8,837 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 9,210 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 9,613 kg/ha | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 9,677 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 10,136 kg/ha | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 10,061 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 10,170 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 10,112 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 9,722 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 9,701 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 9,235 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 9,400 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 9,368 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 8,406 kg/ha | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 7,465 kg/ha | -11.2% |
| 1989 | 6,808 kg/ha | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 8,109 kg/ha | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 8,489 kg/ha | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 8,380 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 8,632 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 7,955 kg/ha | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 7,938 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 7,918 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 6,605 kg/ha | -16.6% |
| 1998 | 6,572 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 8,169 kg/ha | +24.3% |
| 2000 | 6,922 kg/ha | -15.3% |
| 2001 | 6,975 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 8,508 kg/ha | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 8,487 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 8,029 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 9,502 kg/ha | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 10,292 kg/ha | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 14,025 kg/ha | +36.3% |
| 2008 | 16,758 kg/ha | +19.5% |
| 2009 | 11,922 kg/ha | -28.9% |
| 2010 | 19,537 kg/ha | +63.9% |
| 2011 | 20,638 kg/ha | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 20,718 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 23,937 kg/ha | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 23,218 kg/ha | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 27,651 kg/ha | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 27,292 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 28,230 kg/ha | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 29,503 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 29,471 kg/ha | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 29,791 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 30,876 kg/ha | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 27,632 kg/ha | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 28,211 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 27,906 kg/ha | -1.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 27,906 kg/ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13,513 kg/ha, 2.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Laos's 27,906 kg/ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,930 kg/ha, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +63.9% | 11,922 kg/ha | 19,537 kg/ha |
| 2007 | +36.3% | 10,292 kg/ha | 14,025 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,168 kg/ha | 5,818 kg/ha | 7,895 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,264 kg/ha | 8,219 kg/ha | 10,136 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,039 kg/ha | 6,808 kg/ha | 10,170 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,877 kg/ha | 6,572 kg/ha | 8,632 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,142 kg/ha | 6,922 kg/ha | 16,758 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,019 kg/ha | 19,537 kg/ha | 29,503 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,883 kg/ha | 27,632 kg/ha | 30,876 kg/ha | 5 |
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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 roots and tubers, total — yield in Laos?
- Roots and tubers, total — yield in Laos was 27,906 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — yield recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 30,876 kg/ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — yield recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,818 kg/ha in 1962.
- How does Laos rank for roots and tubers, total — yield?
- Laos ranks 48th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roots and tubers, total — yield rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. 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 Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield. 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.