Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia

Latvia: Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports was 9.37 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.37
Change on year
down 26.9%
World rank
12th
of 182 countries
All-time high
74.48
in 2013
All-time low
0.2009
in 1994
Years of data
31
1994–2024

Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia, 1994–2024

0204060801994200920241994: 0.2011995: 0.3761996: 0.8051997: 0.9191998: 11999: 0.932000: 1.42001: 1.22002: 2.42003: 2.92004: 2.52005: 3.92006: 3.72007: 52008: 5.12009: 7.62010: 32.82011: 60.42012: 65.82013: 74.52014: 30.12015: 342016: 10.82017: 9.52018: 10.52019: 122020: 15.72021: 20.52022: 19.42023: 12.82024: 9.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia stood at 9.37.

The figure is down 26.9% on the previous year and down 68.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia peaked at 74.48 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.2009, in 1994.

That places Latvia 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.7059 0.2009 1 6
2000s 3.57 1.17 7.55 10
2010s 34.04 9.46 74.48 10
2020s 15.53 9.37 20.45 5

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 9 Luxembourg 14.01 compare
  2. 10 Malaysia 12.19 compare
  3. 11 Croatia 11.91 compare
  4. 13 TΓΌrkiye 7.75 compare
  5. 14 Portugal 6.96 compare
  6. 15 Cyprus 6.81 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia?
Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports in Latvia was 9.37 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 74.48 in 2013.
What is the lowest plastic waste per capita imports vs exports recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2009 in 1994.
How does Latvia rank for plastic waste per capita imports vs exports?
Latvia ranks 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
Is plastic waste per capita imports vs exports rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Plastic waste per capita imports vs exports
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 4,496 data points, 1988–2024
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