Sesame seed production in Laos
Laos: Sesame seed production was 8,700 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed 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
In 2024, sesame seed production in Laos stood at 8,700 tonnes.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Laos peaked at 16,800 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Laos 42nd out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,538 tonnes | 2,131 tonnes | 5,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,828 tonnes | 2,835 tonnes | 8,250 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,322 tonnes | 9,560 tonnes | 16,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,151 tonnes | 8,700 tonnes | 10,483 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 40 Uzbekistan 9,195 tonnes compare
- 41 South Korea 9,002 tonnes compare
- 43 Sierra Leone 7,043 tonnes compare
- 44 Kenya 6,005 tonnes compare
- 45 Eritrea 4,870 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Laos?
- Sesame seed production in Laos was 8,700 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 sesame seed production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 16,800 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Laos rank for sesame seed production?
- Laos ranks 42nd out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. 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 Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.