Drivers of deforestation in Latvia
Latvia: Drivers of deforestation was 19.37 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Drivers of deforestation in Latvia, 2001–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drivers of deforestation in Latvia is 19.37 hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.5% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drivers of deforestation in Latvia peaked at 211.31 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.24 hectares, in 2003.
That places Latvia 108th out of 166 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drivers of deforestation in Latvia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 36.56 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 16.75 hectares | -54.2% |
| 2003 | 4.24 hectares | -74.7% |
| 2004 | 13.13 hectares | +209.7% |
| 2005 | 58 hectares | +341.7% |
| 2006 | 173.51 hectares | +199.2% |
| 2008 | 84.12 hectares | -51.5% |
| 2009 | 46.76 hectares | -44.4% |
| 2010 | 211.31 hectares | +351.9% |
| 2011 | 41.99 hectares | -80.1% |
| 2016 | 16.59 hectares | -60.5% |
| 2021 | 99.14 hectares | +497.6% |
| 2023 | 19.37 hectares | -80.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 19.37 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 69.88 hectares, 28% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 19.37 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.76 hectares, 32% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drivers of deforestation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +497.6% | 16.59 hectares | 99.14 hectares |
| 2010 | +351.9% | 46.76 hectares | 211.31 hectares |
| 2005 | +341.7% | 13.13 hectares | 58 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.13 hectares | 4.24 hectares | 173.51 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 89.96 hectares | 16.59 hectares | 211.31 hectares | 3 |
| 2020s | 59.26 hectares | 19.37 hectares | 99.14 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 105 Netherlands 22.12 hectares compare
- 106 El Salvador 21.77 hectares compare
- 107 Taiwan 20.74 hectares compare
- 109 Dominican Republic 18.75 hectares compare
- 110 East Timor 16.07 hectares compare
- 111 Albania 15.46 hectares compare
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)
- 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -0.0555 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drivers of deforestation in Latvia?
- Drivers of deforestation in Latvia was 19.37 hectares in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 211.31 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.24 hectares in 2003.
- How does Latvia rank for drivers of deforestation?
- Latvia ranks 108th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Drivers of deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates of commodity-driven deforestation, measured in hectares per year. This includes deforestation caused by the production of agricultural products and forestry, which account for approximately 90% of the world's deforestation.