Tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos
Laos: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 150.03 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos stood at 150.03 hectares.
That represents a change of up 357.3% on the previous year and up 2,086.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos peaked at 220.2 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.84 hectares, in 2001.
That places Laos 85th out of 152 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.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.84 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 15.69 hectares | +309.0% |
| 2003 | 21.18 hectares | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 25.96 hectares | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 40.41 hectares | +55.7% |
| 2006 | 41.51 hectares | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 40.33 hectares | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 17.44 hectares | -56.8% |
| 2009 | 39.91 hectares | +128.8% |
| 2010 | 19.38 hectares | -51.5% |
| 2011 | 19.48 hectares | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 33.19 hectares | +70.4% |
| 2013 | 5.17 hectares | -84.4% |
| 2014 | 6.86 hectares | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 20.51 hectares | +198.9% |
| 2016 | 160.12 hectares | +680.9% |
| 2017 | 76.98 hectares | -51.9% |
| 2018 | 10.45 hectares | -86.4% |
| 2019 | 52.14 hectares | +399.1% |
| 2020 | 58.85 hectares | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 220.2 hectares | +274.2% |
| 2022 | 16.58 hectares | -92.5% |
| 2023 | 32.81 hectares | +97.9% |
| 2024 | 150.03 hectares | +357.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 150.03 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 169.25 hectares, 89% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Laos's 150.03 hectares is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 835.53 hectares, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.36 hectares | 3.84 hectares | 41.51 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 40.43 hectares | 5.17 hectares | 160.12 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.69 hectares | 16.58 hectares | 220.2 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6615 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Laos was 150.03 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 220.2 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.84 hectares in 2001.
- How does Laos rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Laos ranks 85th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,086.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to fire with no visible human conversion or agricultural activity afterward. Fires may be started by natural causes (e.g. lightning) or may be related to human activities (accidental or deliberate).