Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Laos
Laos: Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested was 3,100 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Laos is 3,100 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 37.0% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Laos peaked at 11,867 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2,970 ha, in 1978.
That places Laos 68th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested in Laos, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 5,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 6,070 ha | +21.4% |
| 1967 | 7,284 ha | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 6,200 ha | -14.9% |
| 1969 | 6,000 ha | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 6,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 6,200 ha | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 6,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 6,300 ha | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 5,048 ha | -19.9% |
| 1975 | 6,800 ha | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 10,352 ha | +52.2% |
| 1977 | 11,867 ha | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 2,970 ha | -75.0% |
| 1979 | 5,140 ha | +73.1% |
| 1980 | 4,000 ha | -22.2% |
| 1981 | 4,391 ha | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 4,400 ha | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 3,090 ha | -29.8% |
| 1984 | 3,940 ha | +27.5% |
| 1985 | 3,650 ha | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 3,207 ha | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 5,520 ha | +72.1% |
| 1988 | 7,127 ha | +29.1% |
| 1989 | 8,088 ha | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 11,665 ha | +44.2% |
| 1991 | 10,213 ha | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 10,474 ha | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 7,098 ha | -32.2% |
| 1994 | 7,253 ha | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 7,410 ha | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 7,220 ha | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 7,500 ha | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 6,580 ha | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 4,295 ha | -34.7% |
| 2000 | 6,700 ha | +56.0% |
| 2001 | 5,060 ha | -24.5% |
| 2002 | 5,476 ha | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 4,772 ha | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 5,720 ha | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 5,360 ha | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 5,660 ha | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 4,985 ha | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 5,923 ha | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 4,830 ha | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 8,355 ha | +73.0% |
| 2011 | 7,755 ha | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 6,975 ha | -10.1% |
| 2013 | 6,025 ha | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 6,250 ha | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 6,360 ha | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 6,880 ha | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 4,580 ha | -33.4% |
| 2018 | 5,670 ha | +23.8% |
| 2019 | 5,590 ha | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 4,797 ha | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 3,925 ha | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 3,780 ha | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 4,920 ha | +30.2% |
| 2024 | 3,100 ha | -37.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 3,100 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,100 ha, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Laos's 3,100 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,100 ha, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,284 ha | 4,000 ha | 7,284 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,688 ha | 2,970 ha | 11,867 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,741 ha | 3,090 ha | 8,088 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,971 ha | 4,295 ha | 11,665 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,449 ha | 4,772 ha | 6,700 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,444 ha | 4,580 ha | 8,355 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,104 ha | 3,100 ha | 4,920 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 unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Laos?
- Unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested in Laos was 3,100 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 11,867 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,970 ha in 1978.
- How does Laos rank for unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested?
- Laos ranks 68th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unmanufactured tobacco — area harvested rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Unmanufactured tobacco — 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.