Tobacco production in Laos
Laos: Tobacco production was 19,300 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco 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, tobacco production in Laos stood at 19,300 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 37.0% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Laos peaked at 83,795 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8,400 tonnes, in 1986.
Laos ranks 29th of 145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17,533 tonnes | 10,800 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,660 tonnes | 10,700 tonnes | 44,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,646 tonnes | 8,400 tonnes | 20,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,590 tonnes | 23,350 tonnes | 36,808 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,346 tonnes | 22,880 tonnes | 48,355 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,483 tonnes | 35,565 tonnes | 83,795 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,423 tonnes | 19,300 tonnes | 32,082 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Laos?
- Tobacco production in Laos was 19,300 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 tobacco production recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 83,795 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,400 tonnes in 1986.
- How does Laos rank for tobacco production?
- Laos ranks 29th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. 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 Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.