> In 2024 Laos produced 47,505 t of beef (cattle meat), the 96th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/beef/laos/

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Laos

In 2024 Laos produced 47,505 t of beef (cattle meat), the 96th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202447,505 t
World rank96 of 189
10-year change+56%
Record47,505 t2024

## Beef (cattle meat) in Laos, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Laos compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.05% in 2014
kg per person6.11world 8.55
10-year change+56%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 94 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/jordan/) | 49,530 | 0.07% |
| 95 | [Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/benin/) | 47,794 | 0.07% |
| 96 | **Laos** | 47,505 | 0.07% |
| 97 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/lithuania/) | 44,760 | 0.06% |
| 98 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/saudi-arabia/) | 43,000 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

### Map of world production of beef (cattle meat)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 47,505 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 45,057 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 42,572 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 40,402 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 37,823 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 36,586 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 35,434 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 34,365 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 32,883 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 31,828 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 30,544 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 29,900 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 29,500 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 26,900 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 25,750 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 25,000 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 24,500 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 23,750 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 23,000 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 22,500 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 21,000 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 21,500 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 20,200 | +16% |
| 2001 | 17,400 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 16,400 | −11% |
| 1999 | 18,500 | +27% |
| 1998 | 14,518 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 13,698 | +16% |
| 1996 | 11,817 | −11% |
| 1995 | 13,259 | +18% |
| 1994 | 11,200 | +11% |
| 1993 | 10,120 | +11% |
| 1992 | 9,130 | +10% |
| 1991 | 8,300 | +11% |
| 1990 | 7,470 | +20% |
| 1989 | 6,225 | +25% |
| 1988 | 4,980 | −5.1% |
| 1987 | 5,246 | −2.8% |
| 1986 | 5,395 | +18% |
| 1985 | 4,565 | +35% |
| 1984 | 3,386 | +12% |
| 1983 | 3,030 | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 2,946 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 2,834 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 2,780 | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 2,555 | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 2,419 | +19% |
| 1977 | 2,034 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 2,034 | −1.0% |
| 1975 | 2,054 | −2.9% |
| 1974 | 2,116 | −19% |
| 1973 | 2,623 | +17% |
| 1972 | 2,241 | −2.7% |
| 1971 | 2,303 | −2.7% |
| 1970 | 2,366 | −2.6% |
| 1969 | 2,428 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 2,428 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 2,366 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 2,347 | +12% |
| 1965 | 2,098 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 2,050 | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 1,934 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 1,868 | +3.5% |
| 1961 | 1,805 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beef (cattle meat) in Laos?

Laos produced 47,505 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Laos rank in the world for production of beef (cattle meat)?

Laos ranked 96th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of beef (cattle meat) in Laos changed?

It rose by 56% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Laos is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/russia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/canada/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Other products of Laos

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/laos/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/laos/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/laos/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/laos/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/laos/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/laos/)[Natural rubber](https://husfarm.com/production/natural-rubber/laos/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/laos/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/laos/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/laos/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/laos/)
[Agricultural production in Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/country/laos/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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