Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia
Latvia: Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity was 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
178th
of 213 countries
All-time high
230.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour
in 1996
All-time low
119.12 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour
in 2023
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour.
Analysis
In 2025, lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia stood at 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia peaked at 230.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 1996 and was at its lowest, 119.12 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour, in 2023.
That places Latvia 178th out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 153.38 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 196.46 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +28.1% |
| 1992 | 153.65 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -21.8% |
| 1993 | 150.13 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 164.41 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 150.38 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -8.5% |
| 1996 | 230.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +53.5% |
| 1997 | 161.86 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -29.9% |
| 1998 | 129.31 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -20.1% |
| 1999 | 165.45 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +27.9% |
| 2000 | 147.34 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 147.54 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 166.25 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 171.29 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 136.46 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 130.08 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 171.78 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 163.87 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 157.5 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 147.22 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 179.49 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 197.04 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 145.87 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -26.0% |
| 2013 | 187.1 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 202.34 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 220.22 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 204.05 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 140.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -31.0% |
| 2018 | 215.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +53.3% |
| 2019 | 223.6 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 176.57 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 176.07 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 135.19 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -23.2% |
| 2023 | 119.12 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 134.28 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +12.7% |
| 2025 | 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | +3.3% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 417.06 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour, 33% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 250.47 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour, 55% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 165.58 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 129.31 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 230.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.93 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 130.08 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 171.78 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.62 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 140.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 223.6 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 146.66 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 119.12 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 176.57 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 175 Belgium 149.82 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
- 176 Georgia 145.93 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
- 177 El Salvador 139.32 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
- 179 Lithuania 138.36 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
- 180 Afghanistan 131.31 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
- 181 Eswatini 131.15 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour compare
More climate change data for Latvia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 43.09 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,340 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,077 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.9956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 38.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 342.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 336.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.27 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia?
- Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity in Latvia was 138.76 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2025, according to Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 230.77 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 1996.
- What is the lowest lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 119.12 grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour in 2023.
- How does Latvia rank for lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity?
- Latvia ranks 178th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Lifecycle carbon intensity of electricity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Greenhouse gases emitted per unit of generated electricity, measured in grams of CO₂ equivalents per kilowatt-hour.