CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia
Latvia: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 406,889 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia stood at 406,889 tonnes.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia peaked at 428,432 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 112,761 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Latvia 94th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 314,594 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 302,224 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 317,899 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 320,713 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 306,594 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 329,198 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 428,432 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 2020 | 112,761 tonnes | -73.7% |
| 2021 | 244,740 tonnes | +117.0% |
| 2022 | 350,836 tonnes | +43.4% |
| 2023 | 402,593 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 406,889 tonnes | +1.1% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 406,889 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 24% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 406,889 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 40% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 331,379 tonnes | 302,224 tonnes | 428,432 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 303,564 tonnes | 112,761 tonnes | 406,889 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,077 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 336.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.33 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Latvia was 406,889 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 428,432 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 112,761 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Latvia rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Latvia ranks 94th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.