Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Latvia
Latvia: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector was 12,499 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 22nd of 28 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 11.64 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 6.24 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 1.09 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.18 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.1936 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0199 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 2.07 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0208 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0044 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.5531 Mt CO2e (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 22nd out of 28 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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