Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia
Latvia: Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions was 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
13.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 1990
All-time low
-2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 1996
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Analysis
In 2024, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia stood at 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia peaked at 13.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, in 1996.
That places Latvia 27th out of 39 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.
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 12.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 6.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -43.0% |
| 1993 | 2.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -62.3% |
| 1994 | -1.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -157.7% |
| 1995 | -1.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -26.7% |
| 1996 | -2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +81.8% |
| 1997 | -0.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -80.0% |
| 1998 | 0.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -125.0% |
| 1999 | 4.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +4100.0% |
| 2000 | 0.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -92.9% |
| 2001 | 0.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +266.7% |
| 2003 | 0.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -36.4% |
| 2004 | 3.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +400.0% |
| 2005 | 4.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 3.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 5.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 5.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 6.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +35.3% |
| 2010 | 9.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +31.9% |
| 2011 | 7.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -18.7% |
| 2012 | 5.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -23.0% |
| 2013 | 6.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 10.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +58.8% |
| 2015 | 9.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -14.8% |
| 2016 | 7.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 6.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 9.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +46.2% |
| 2019 | 7.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -25.3% |
| 2020 | 7.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 9.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +25.3% |
| 2022 | 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 11.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +7.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 26% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 28% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +4100.0% | 0.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 4.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| 2004 | +400.0% | 0.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 3.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| 2002 | +266.7% | 0.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 1.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.48 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 13.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 0.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 6.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.97 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.88 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 7.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5 |
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More environment data for Latvia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.883 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.56 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.4753 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0183 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia?
- Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Latvia was 12.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1990.
- What is the lowest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for domestic net greenhouse gas emissions?
- Latvia ranks 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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