Banana production in Laos
Laos: Banana production was 766,200 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production in Laos, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for banana production in Laos is 766,200 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Laos peaked at 970,985 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Laos 30th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,544 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 6,100 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,300 tonnes | 5,200 tonnes | 6,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,300 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,657 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 127,212 tonnes | 37,000 tonnes | 205,025 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 596,531 tonnes | 178,600 tonnes | 970,985 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 797,182 tonnes | 728,200 tonnes | 893,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Laos?
- Banana production in Laos was 766,200 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest banana production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 970,985 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Laos rank for banana production?
- Laos ranks 30th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Banana production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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