What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia was 48,274 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 4.03 million tonnes in 1986.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was 98 tonnes in 1832.

How does Latvia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Latvia ranks 117th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is down 80.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Latvia data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Latvia

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Latvia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Latvia: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 48,274 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

48,274 tonnes

Change on year

down 19.8%

World rank

117th

of 179 countries

All-time high

4.03 million tonnes

in 1986

All-time low

98 tonnes

in 1832

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Latvia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia stood at 48,274 tonnes.

That represents a change of down 19.8% on the previous year and down 80.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia peaked at 4.03 million tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 98 tonnes, in 1832.

Latvia ranks 117th of 179 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	122.25 tonnes	98 tonnes	147 tonnes	4
1850s	2,430 tonnes	759 tonnes	3,427 tonnes	4
1860s	10,009 tonnes	4,094 tonnes	20,629 tonnes	10
1870s	33,535 tonnes	22,632 tonnes	44,541 tonnes	10
1880s	42,281 tonnes	34,750 tonnes	53,124 tonnes	10
1890s	59,882 tonnes	41,275 tonnes	98,515 tonnes	10
1900s	141,999 tonnes	97,797 tonnes	200,234 tonnes	10
1910s	194,782 tonnes	43,006 tonnes	313,523 tonnes	10
1920s	120,641 tonnes	41,183 tonnes	236,974 tonnes	10
1930s	602,696 tonnes	221,577 tonnes	894,602 tonnes	10
1940s	1.03 million tonnes	286,514 tonnes	1.65 million tonnes	10
1950s	2.36 million tonnes	1.83 million tonnes	2.75 million tonnes	10
1960s	2.56 million tonnes	2.43 million tonnes	2.67 million tonnes	10
1970s	2.72 million tonnes	2.64 million tonnes	2.83 million tonnes	10
1980s	3.12 million tonnes	2.60 million tonnes	4.03 million tonnes	10
1990s	1.53 million tonnes	538,523 tonnes	2.81 million tonnes	10
2000s	423,987 tonnes	321,560 tonnes	569,863 tonnes	10
2010s	272,787 tonnes	165,653 tonnes	455,342 tonnes	10
2020s	69,017 tonnes	48,274 tonnes	99,901 tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Latvia

114 Cyprus 57,216 tonnes compare
115 Burundi 51,703 tonnes compare
116 Costa Rica 49,145 tonnes compare
118 Armenia 45,893 tonnes compare
119 Azerbaijan 44,092 tonnes compare
120 Mozambique 38,898 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Latvia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
Population growth -1.0% (2025)
Population, total 1.85 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.8% (2025)
Urban population 1.27 million (2025)
Urban population 68.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 980.75 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Latvia →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Latvia was 48,274 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 4.03 million tonnes in 1986.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 98 tonnes in 1832.
How does Latvia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Latvia ranks 117th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is down 80.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.