Paper and paperboard — Production in Latvia
Latvia: Paper and paperboard — Production was 22,922 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Paper and paperboard — Production in Latvia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 22,922 t for paper and paperboard — production in 2024.
The figure is down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, paper and paperboard — production in Latvia peaked at 60,000 t in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,000 t, in 1994.
Latvia ranks 106th of 152 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.
Paper and paperboard — Production in Latvia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45,400 t | — |
| 1993 | 10,000 t | -78.0% |
| 1994 | 4,000 t | -60.0% |
| 1995 | 6,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 8,300 t | +38.3% |
| 1997 | 16,000 t | +92.8% |
| 1998 | 18,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 19,000 t | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 16,000 t | -15.8% |
| 2001 | 24,300 t | +51.9% |
| 2002 | 33,000 t | +35.8% |
| 2003 | 38,000 t | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 38,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 39,000 t | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 57,000 t | +46.2% |
| 2007 | 60,000 t | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 52,000 t | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 54,000 t | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 53,000 t | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 54,000 t | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 43,934 t | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 44,213 t | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 40,000 t | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 45,000 t | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 20,187 t | -55.1% |
| 2017 | 16,000 t | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 16,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 36,276 t | +126.7% |
| 2020 | 24,600 t | -32.2% |
| 2021 | 27,633 t | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 28,600 t | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 22,922 t | -19.9% |
| 2024 | 22,922 t | +0.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 22,922 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 523,502 t, 4% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 22,922 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 369,200 t, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,838 t | 4,000 t | 45,400 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 41,130 t | 16,000 t | 60,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,861 t | 16,000 t | 54,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,335 t | 22,922 t | 28,600 t | 5 |
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 paper and paperboard — production in Latvia?
- Paper and paperboard — production in Latvia was 22,922 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 t in 2007.
- What is the lowest paper and paperboard — production recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 t in 1994.
- How does Latvia rank for paper and paperboard — production?
- Latvia ranks 106th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is paper and paperboard — production rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Paper and paperboard — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en