Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia
Latvia: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector was 12,499 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12,499 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
13,902 Thousand tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
-2,039 Thousand tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia is 12,499 Thousand tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia peaked at 13,902 Thousand tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2,039 Thousand tonnes, in 1996.
Latvia ranks 27th of 39 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13,902 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 12,093 Thousand tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 6,945 Thousand tonnes | -42.6% |
| 1993 | 2,560 Thousand tonnes | -63.1% |
| 1994 | -1,546 Thousand tonnes | -160.4% |
| 1995 | -1,132 Thousand tonnes | -26.8% |
| 1996 | -2,039 Thousand tonnes | +80.2% |
| 1997 | -360.62 Thousand tonnes | -82.3% |
| 1998 | 111.95 Thousand tonnes | -131.0% |
| 1999 | 4,246 Thousand tonnes | +3692.4% |
| 2000 | 276.86 Thousand tonnes | -93.5% |
| 2001 | 325.13 Thousand tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2002 | 1,102 Thousand tonnes | +239.0% |
| 2003 | 679.95 Thousand tonnes | -38.3% |
| 2004 | 3,483 Thousand tonnes | +412.2% |
| 2005 | 4,058 Thousand tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 3,816 Thousand tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 5,213 Thousand tonnes | +36.6% |
| 2008 | 5,130 Thousand tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 6,851 Thousand tonnes | +33.6% |
| 2010 | 9,077 Thousand tonnes | +32.5% |
| 2011 | 7,422 Thousand tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 5,735 Thousand tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 6,750 Thousand tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 10,794 Thousand tonnes | +59.9% |
| 2015 | 9,171 Thousand tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 7,635 Thousand tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2017 | 6,516 Thousand tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2018 | 9,539 Thousand tonnes | +46.4% |
| 2019 | 7,114 Thousand tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2020 | 7,928 Thousand tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 9,851 Thousand tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 12,452 Thousand tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2023 | 11,556 Thousand tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 12,499 Thousand tonnes | +8.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 12,499 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47,319 Thousand tonnes, 26% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 12,499 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,309 Thousand tonnes, 28% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector 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 | +3692.4% | 111.95 Thousand tonnes | 4,246 Thousand tonnes |
| 2004 | +412.2% | 679.95 Thousand tonnes | 3,483 Thousand tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,478 Thousand tonnes | -2,039 Thousand tonnes | 13,902 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,094 Thousand tonnes | 276.86 Thousand tonnes | 6,851 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,975 Thousand tonnes | 5,735 Thousand tonnes | 10,794 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,857 Thousand tonnes | 7,928 Thousand tonnes | 12,499 Thousand tonnes | 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 greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia was 12,499 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 13,902 Thousand tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,039 Thousand tonnes in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector?
- Latvia ranks 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by source sector rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. 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 Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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