Laos vs Sweden: Tree cover loss
Laos
351,069
in 2024
Sweden
315,303
in 2024
Laos rank
9th
Sweden rank
11th
Tree cover loss over time
- Laos
- Sweden
How they compare
Laos currently reports 351,069 against 315,303 in Sweden, a difference of 35,766.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sweden ahead.
Laos ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 11th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88,036 | 207,500 | 119,463 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 257,398 | 262,124 | 4,726 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 358,584 | 326,365 | 32,219 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, Laos or Sweden?
- Laos, at 351,069 against 315,303 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between Laos and Sweden?
- 35,766, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Sweden?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Sweden rank globally for tree cover loss?
- Laos ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 11th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.