Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Latvia
Latvia: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 18.16 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.16 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
111th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.16 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
3,642 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
94
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Latvia, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Latvia is 18.16 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 94 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Latvia peaked at 18.16 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,642 tonnes, in 1928.
Latvia ranks 111th of 211 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.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Latvia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 3,642 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 8,147 tonnes | +123.7% |
| 1930 | 13,975 tonnes | +71.5% |
| 1931 | 20,213 tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1932 | 26,789 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1933 | 31,946 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1934 | 38,673 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1935 | 47,217 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1936 | 58,410 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 1937 | 68,849 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1938 | 79,751 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1939 | 90,655 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1940 | 101,771 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1941 | 112,902 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1945 | 116,377 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1946 | 122,939 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1947 | 132,226 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1948 | 145,015 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1949 | 160,530 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1950 | 180,935 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1951 | 205,042 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1952 | 232,503 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1953 | 263,627 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1954 | 300,707 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1955 | 344,664 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1956 | 393,329 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1957 | 449,971 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1958 | 515,346 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1959 | 591,573 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1960 | 681,155 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1961 | 781,374 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1962 | 894,477 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1963 | 1.02 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1964 | 1.14 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 1.29 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 1.45 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1967 | 1.61 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1968 | 1.79 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1969 | 1.97 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 2.16 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1971 | 2.36 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 2.58 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2.81 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 3.06 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 3.32 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 3.60 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 3.88 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 4.17 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 4.44 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 4.72 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 5.02 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 5.30 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 5.60 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 5.91 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 6.23 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 6.55 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 6.89 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 7.24 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 7.59 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 7.93 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 8.25 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 8.40 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 8.41 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 8.49 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 8.58 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 8.69 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 8.80 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 8.90 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 9.04 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 9.13 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 9.24 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 9.36 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 9.48 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 9.62 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 9.76 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 9.92 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 10.10 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 10.26 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 10.44 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 10.87 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 11.43 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 12.00 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 12.54 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 13.10 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 13.57 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 13.92 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 14.36 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 14.91 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 15.47 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 16.02 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 16.56 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 17.10 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 17.63 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 18.16 million tonnes | +3.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 18.16 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.60 million tonnes, 45% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 18.16 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 83.02 million tonnes, 22% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +123.7% | 3,642 tonnes | 8,147 tonnes |
| 1930 | +71.5% | 8,147 tonnes | 13,975 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5,894 tonnes | 3,642 tonnes | 8,147 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 47,648 tonnes | 13,975 tonnes | 90,655 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 127,394 tonnes | 101,771 tonnes | 160,530 tonnes | 7 |
| 1950s | 347,770 tonnes | 180,935 tonnes | 591,573 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.26 million tonnes | 681,155 tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.24 million tonnes | 2.16 million tonnes | 4.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.11 million tonnes | 4.72 million tonnes | 7.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.55 million tonnes | 7.93 million tonnes | 9.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.73 million tonnes | 9.13 million tonnes | 10.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.22 million tonnes | 10.87 million tonnes | 15.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.09 million tonnes | 16.02 million tonnes | 18.16 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 108 Mozambique 19.50 million tonnes compare
- 109 El Salvador 18.79 million tonnes compare
- 110 Sudan 18.19 million tonnes compare
- 112 Panama 17.85 million tonnes compare
- 113 Armenia 16.88 million tonnes compare
- 114 Democratic Republic of Congo 16.44 million tonnes 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 cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Latvia?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Latvia was 18.16 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.16 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,642 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Latvia rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Latvia ranks 111th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. 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 Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.