Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia
Latvia: Marine waters affected by eutrophication was 1 Square kilometre in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1 Square kilometre
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
22nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
1,184 Square kilometre
in 2008
All-time low
0 Square kilometre
in 2005
Years of data
25
2001–2025
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia, 2001–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia is 1 Square kilometre, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 80.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia peaked at 1,184 Square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 Square kilometre, in 2005.
That places Latvia 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 56 Square kilometre | — |
| 2002 | 45 Square kilometre | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 21 Square kilometre | -53.3% |
| 2004 | 13 Square kilometre | -38.1% |
| 2005 | 0 Square kilometre | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 Square kilometre | — |
| 2007 | 0 Square kilometre | — |
| 2008 | 1,184 Square kilometre | — |
| 2009 | 1,184 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,184 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,184 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1 Square kilometre | -99.9% |
| 2013 | 2 Square kilometre | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 2 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 Square kilometre | +150.0% |
| 2016 | 5 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4 Square kilometre | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 4 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 Square kilometre | -75.0% |
| 2020 | 1 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Square kilometre | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 Square kilometre | — |
| 2024 | 1 Square kilometre | — |
| 2025 | 1 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 278.11 Square kilometre | 0 Square kilometre | 1,184 Square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 239.2 Square kilometre | 1 Square kilometre | 1,184 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6667 Square kilometre | 0 Square kilometre | 1 Square kilometre | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 19 Belgium 3 Square kilometre compare
- 19 Netherlands 3 Square kilometre compare
- 19 Netherlands 3 Square kilometre compare
- 22 Latvia 1 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Austria 0 Square kilometre
- 24 Bulgaria 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Switzerland 0 Square kilometre
- 24 Cyprus 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Czechia 0 Square kilometre
- 24 Greece 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Hungary 0 Square kilometre
- 24 Iceland 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Lithuania 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Luxembourg 0 Square kilometre
- 24 Malta 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Romania 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Slovenia 0 Square kilometre compare
- 24 Slovakia 0 Square kilometre
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More environment data for Latvia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.97 Percentage change (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.93 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.13 Percentage change (2024)
- Land use hidden — Total area 64,590 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Cropland 13,700 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Land area 62,230 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Permanent meadows and pastures 6,010 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Total area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Land use hidden — Cropland, annual growth rate 0.2195 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia?
- Marine waters affected by eutrophication in Latvia was 1 Square kilometre in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,184 Square kilometre in 2008.
- What is the lowest marine waters affected by eutrophication recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Square kilometre in 2005.
- How does Latvia rank for marine waters affected by eutrophication?
- Latvia ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is marine waters affected by eutrophication rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. 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 Marine waters affected by eutrophication. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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