What is annual co₂ emissions from oil in Latvia?

Annual co₂ emissions from oil in Latvia was 4.18 million 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 oil recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 18.49 million tonnes in 1985.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.

How does Latvia rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil?

Latvia ranks 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Latvia

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil 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 oil was 4.18 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

4.18 million tonnes

Change on year

down 4.8%

World rank

124th

of 215 countries

All-time high

18.49 million tonnes

in 1985

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Latvia, 1830–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from oil in Latvia is 4.18 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil in Latvia peaked at 18.49 million tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.

Latvia ranks 124th of 215 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	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1860s	1,369 tonnes	435 tonnes	3,215 tonnes	10
1870s	15,861 tonnes	2,794 tonnes	38,574 tonnes	10
1880s	82,757 tonnes	44,326 tonnes	119,095 tonnes	10
1890s	224,464 tonnes	138,561 tonnes	345,159 tonnes	10
1900s	406,099 tonnes	343,923 tonnes	456,708 tonnes	10
1910s	425,328 tonnes	184,511 tonnes	516,956 tonnes	10
1920s	313,003 tonnes	166,285 tonnes	529,455 tonnes	10
1930s	1.34 million tonnes	812,441 tonnes	1.75 million tonnes	10
1940s	1.73 million tonnes	1.25 million tonnes	2.34 million tonnes	10
1950s	4.16 million tonnes	2.61 million tonnes	6.09 million tonnes	10
1960s	8.57 million tonnes	6.45 million tonnes	10.82 million tonnes	10
1970s	14.62 million tonnes	11.60 million tonnes	17.05 million tonnes	10
1980s	15.28 million tonnes	9.85 million tonnes	18.49 million tonnes	10
1990s	6.83 million tonnes	4.74 million tonnes	10.46 million tonnes	10
2000s	4.19 million tonnes	3.88 million tonnes	4.83 million tonnes	10
2010s	4.05 million tonnes	3.73 million tonnes	4.35 million tonnes	10
2020s	4.27 million tonnes	4.17 million tonnes	4.39 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Latvia

121 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4.72 million tonnes compare
122 Trinidad and Tobago 4.33 million tonnes compare
123 Guyana 4.32 million tonnes compare
125 Kyrgyzstan 4.03 million tonnes compare
126 Guinea 4.03 million tonnes compare
127 Brunei 3.79 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 oil in Latvia?: Annual co₂ emissions from oil in Latvia was 4.18 million 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 oil recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 18.49 million tonnes in 1985.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
How does Latvia rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil?: Latvia ranks 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from oil rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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