Lemons and limes production in Laos
In 2024 Laos produced 8,000 t of lemons and limes, the 59th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 77%. The record was 15,000 t in 2010. Area harvested: 1,132 ha, yield 7.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 8,000 t
- World rank
- 59 of 107
- 10-year change
- +77%
- Record
- 15,000 t
- 2010
Lemons and limes in Laos, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Laos compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.1
- world 16.0 (−56%)
- kg per person
- 1.03
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +77%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Paraguay | 9,125 | 0.04% |
| 58 | Japan | 8,657 | 0.04% |
| 59 | Laos | 8,000 | 0.03% |
| 60 | Guyana | 7,391 | 0.03% |
| 61 | United Arab Emirates | 6,967 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,000 | −1.0% | 1,132 | 7.07 |
| 2023 | 8,082 | +1.7% | 1,148 | 7.04 |
| 2022 | 7,950 | +7.0% | 1,160 | 6.85 |
| 2021 | 7,430 | −0.2% | 1,010 | 7.36 |
| 2020 | 7,444 | −0.7% | 958 | 7.77 |
| 2019 | 7,500 | +9.4% | 928 | 8.08 |
| 2018 | 6,855 | +16% | 820 | 8.36 |
| 2017 | 5,895 | +5.3% | 705 | 8.36 |
| 2016 | 5,600 | +0.3% | 685 | 8.18 |
| 2015 | 5,585 | +24% | 670 | 8.34 |
| 2014 | 4,520 | +12% | 555 | 8.14 |
| 2013 | 4,040 | −34% | 465 | 8.69 |
| 2012 | 6,165 | −44% | 750 | 8.22 |
| 2011 | 11,031 | −26% | 1,570 | 7.03 |
| 2010 | 15,000 | +8.7% | 2,500 | 6.00 |
| 2009 | 13,800 | +1.5% | 2,215 | 6.23 |
| 2008 | 13,600 | +0.7% | 2,300 | 5.91 |
| 2007 | 13,500 | +3.8% | 2,200 | 6.14 |
| 2006 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 2,200 | 5.91 |
| 2005 | 12,000 | +14% | 2,000 | 6.00 |
| 2004 | 10,500 | +3.5% | 1,800 | 5.83 |
| 2003 | 10,142 | +1.4% | 1,733 | 5.85 |
| 2002 | 10,000 | +5.3% | 1,700 | 5.88 |
| 2001 | 9,500 | −1.0% | 1,623 | 5.85 |
| 2000 | 9,600 | +1.5% | 1,600 | 6.00 |
| 1999 | 9,460 | +5.1% | 1,624 | 5.83 |
| 1998 | 9,000 | +20% | 1,500 | 6.00 |
| 1997 | 7,500 | +25% | 1,400 | 5.36 |
| 1996 | 6,000 | +20% | 1,300 | 4.62 |
| 1995 | 5,000 | −29% | 914 | 5.47 |
| 1994 | 7,000 | +1.6% | 1,200 | 5.83 |
| 1993 | 6,892 | +15% | 1,242 | 5.55 |
| 1992 | 6,000 | +20% | 1,100 | 5.45 |
| 1991 | 5,000 | +11% | 920 | 5.43 |
| 1990 | 4,500 | +13% | 787 | 5.72 |
| 1989 | 4,000 | +33% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1988 | 3,000 | −14% | 1,000 | 3.00 |
| 1987 | 3,500 | −22% | 1,000 | 3.50 |
| 1986 | 4,500 | +13% | 1,000 | 4.50 |
| 1985 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1984 | 4,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1983 | 4,000 | +33% | 1,000 | 4.00 |
| 1982 | 3,000 | +7.1% | 750 | 4.00 |
| 1981 | 2,800 | +7.7% | 650 | 4.31 |
| 1980 | 2,600 | +44% | 650 | 4.00 |
| 1979 | 1,800 | +38% | 350 | 5.14 |
| 1978 | 1,300 | −13% | 350 | 3.71 |
| 1977 | 1,500 | −17% | 350 | 4.29 |
| 1976 | 1,800 | +13% | 350 | 5.14 |
| 1975 | 1,600 | −20% | 350 | 4.57 |
| 1974 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 4.00 |
| 1973 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 500 | 4.00 |
| 1972 | 2,000 | +5.3% | 500 | 4.00 |
| 1971 | 1,900 | +2.7% | 350 | 5.43 |
| 1970 | 1,850 | +2.8% | 350 | 5.29 |
| 1969 | 1,800 | +5.9% | 350 | 5.14 |
| 1968 | 1,700 | 0.0% | 350 | 4.86 |
| 1967 | 1,700 | +6.3% | 350 | 4.86 |
| 1966 | 1,600 | −3.0% | 350 | 4.57 |
| 1965 | 1,650 | 0.0% | 350 | 4.71 |
| 1964 | 1,650 | +3.1% | 350 | 4.71 |
| 1963 | 1,600 | +6.7% | 350 | 4.57 |
| 1962 | 1,500 | 0.0% | 350 | 4.29 |
| 1961 | 1,500 | — | 350 | 4.29 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,127 t USD 1.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 48 of 123
- Imports
- 1,601 t USD 673,000
- Importer rank
- 92 of 172
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of lemons and limes in Laos?
Laos produced 8,000 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Laos rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Laos ranked 59th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.5% of the world total.
How has the production of lemons and limes in Laos changed?
It rose by 77% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 15,000 t in 2010.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Laos?
7.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (8,000 t from 1,132 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Laos export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Laos reported exports of 2,127 t (USD 1.5 m) and imports of 1,601 t (USD 673,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.