CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia
Latvia: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type was 75,563 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
75,563 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
39th
of 46 countries
All-time high
549,163 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
17,239 tonnes
in 2009
Years of data
35
1990–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia, 1990–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia stood at 75,563 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 133.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia peaked at 549,163 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 17,239 tonnes, in 2009.
That places Latvia 39th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 549,163 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 397,505 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1992 | 117,284 tonnes | -70.5% |
| 1993 | 47,604 tonnes | -59.4% |
| 1994 | 32,836 tonnes | -31.0% |
| 1995 | 34,161 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 34,344 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 32,732 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 37,908 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 37,990 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 40,179 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 37,993 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 52,855 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 2003 | 59,566 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 39,038 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 2005 | 32,954 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 26,770 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 34,240 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 34,372 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 17,239 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 2010 | 24,704 tonnes | +43.3% |
| 2011 | 20,362 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2012 | 22,094 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 26,969 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 32,374 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 29,372 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 32,543 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 34,892 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 45,462 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2019 | 54,032 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 71,643 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2021 | 82,947 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 85,277 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 75,563 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 75,563 tonnes | +0.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 75,563 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196 tonnes, 11% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 75,563 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 709,328 tonnes, 11% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132,153 tonnes | 32,732 tonnes | 549,163 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,521 tonnes | 17,239 tonnes | 59,566 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,280 tonnes | 20,362 tonnes | 54,032 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 78,199 tonnes | 71,643 tonnes | 85,277 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Latvia was 75,563 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 549,163 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,239 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- Latvia ranks 39th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.4%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.