Share of electricity production by source in Laos
Laos: Share of electricity production by source was 23.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity production by source in Laos stood at 23.3%.
The figure is down 36.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Laos peaked at 36.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Laos ranks 31st of 206 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 0.0% | 36.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 28 Dominican Republic 29.1% compare
- 29 Sri Lanka 27.5% compare
- 30 Montenegro 24.4% compare
- 32 Bulgaria 22.5% compare
- 33 Bangladesh 21.5% compare
- 34 Ukraine 20.9% compare
More reference data data for Laos
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2805 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8819 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3578 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4679 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.95 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Laos?
- Share of electricity production by source in Laos was 23.3% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 36.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Laos ranks 31st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.