Renewable Energy Consumption: Lao P.D.R.

Analysis# Lao P.D.R. Renewable Energy Consumption Lao P.D.R. derives 49.2% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources as of 2022, marking a substantial decline from its all-time peak of 88.4% in 1990. Over the past three decades, renewable energy's share has fallen 44.3 percentage points, reflecting the country's shift toward non-renewable energy infrastructure. The 2022 figure now represents both the current level and the lowest point in the entire 1990–2022 dataset. A sharp downward trend emerged between 2013 and 2017, during which renewable energy consumption dropped from 58.6% to 50.6%. While the rate of decline slowed after 2017, the downward trajectory continued, with 2022 hitting the record low. The stabilization around 50% since 2017 suggests Lao P.D.R. may be approaching an equilibrium in its energy mix, though further monitoring is needed to determine whether this plateau signals a reversal or continued gradual erosion.