Electronic waste recycled in Latvia
Latvia: Electronic waste recycled was 15,391 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Electronic waste recycled in Latvia, 2007–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electronic waste recycled in Latvia is 15,391 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 253.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electronic waste recycled in Latvia peaked at 16,482 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,629 tonnes, in 2010.
Latvia ranks 31st of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electronic waste recycled in Latvia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4,456 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 4,541 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 4,090 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 3,629 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 3,800 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 3,924 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 4,359 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 4,443 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,024 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 4,287 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 7,551 tonnes | +76.1% |
| 2018 | 8,182 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 9,335 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 9,623 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 13,427 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 2022 | 16,482 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2023 | 15,391 tonnes | -6.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 15,391 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59,384 tonnes, 26% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 15,391 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 55,938 tonnes, 28% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,362 tonnes | 4,090 tonnes | 4,541 tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 5,353 tonnes | 3,629 tonnes | 9,335 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,731 tonnes | 9,623 tonnes | 16,482 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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 electronic waste recycled in Latvia?
- Electronic waste recycled in Latvia was 15,391 tonnes in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest electronic waste recycled recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,482 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest electronic waste recycled recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,629 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for electronic waste recycled?
- Latvia ranks 31st out of 52 countries with data for 2023.
- Is electronic waste recycled rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Electronic waste recycled (Tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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