Ghg emissions by gas in Latvia
Latvia: Ghg emissions by gas was 2.19 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.19 million
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
114th
of 201 countries
All-time high
2.68 million
in 1987
All-time low
211,497
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Ghg emissions by gas in Latvia, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ghg emissions by gas in Latvia is 2.19 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg emissions by gas in Latvia peaked at 2.68 million in 1987 and was at its lowest, 211,497, in 1850.
Latvia ranks 114th of 201 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.
Ghg emissions by gas in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 211,497 | — |
| 1851 | 215,504 | +1.9% |
| 1852 | 219,417 | +1.8% |
| 1853 | 223,178 | +1.7% |
| 1854 | 226,730 | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 230,015 | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 232,974 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 235,549 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 237,683 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 239,317 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 240,395 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 241,121 | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 241,759 | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 242,330 | +0.2% |
| 1864 | 242,858 | +0.2% |
| 1865 | 243,365 | +0.2% |
| 1866 | 243,875 | +0.2% |
| 1867 | 244,411 | +0.2% |
| 1868 | 244,995 | +0.2% |
| 1869 | 245,650 | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 246,400 | +0.3% |
| 1871 | 250,150 | +1.5% |
| 1872 | 258,999 | +3.5% |
| 1873 | 271,769 | +4.9% |
| 1874 | 287,276 | +5.7% |
| 1875 | 304,339 | +5.9% |
| 1876 | 321,778 | +5.7% |
| 1877 | 338,410 | +5.2% |
| 1878 | 353,054 | +4.3% |
| 1879 | 364,529 | +3.3% |
| 1880 | 371,652 | +2.0% |
| 1881 | 375,854 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 379,434 | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 382,517 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 385,227 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 387,691 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 390,033 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 392,379 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 394,852 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 397,580 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 405,746 | +2.1% |
| 1891 | 411,802 | +1.5% |
| 1892 | 417,718 | +1.4% |
| 1893 | 423,412 | +1.4% |
| 1894 | 428,803 | +1.3% |
| 1895 | 433,809 | +1.2% |
| 1896 | 438,348 | +1.0% |
| 1897 | 442,339 | +0.9% |
| 1898 | 445,698 | +0.8% |
| 1899 | 448,346 | +0.6% |
| 1900 | 450,199 | +0.4% |
| 1901 | 451,556 | +0.3% |
| 1902 | 452,794 | +0.3% |
| 1903 | 453,945 | +0.3% |
| 1904 | 455,044 | +0.2% |
| 1905 | 456,122 | +0.2% |
| 1906 | 457,214 | +0.2% |
| 1907 | 458,353 | +0.2% |
| 1908 | 459,573 | +0.3% |
| 1909 | 460,905 | +0.3% |
| 1910 | 462,385 | +0.3% |
| 1911 | 468,187 | +1.3% |
| 1912 | 481,339 | +2.8% |
| 1913 | 500,153 | +3.9% |
| 1914 | 522,942 | +4.6% |
| 1915 | 548,018 | +4.8% |
| 1916 | 573,694 | +4.7% |
| 1917 | 598,281 | +4.3% |
| 1918 | 620,092 | +3.6% |
| 1919 | 637,441 | +2.8% |
| 1920 | 648,638 | +1.8% |
| 1921 | 656,235 | +1.2% |
| 1922 | 663,827 | +1.2% |
| 1923 | 671,293 | +1.1% |
| 1924 | 678,513 | +1.1% |
| 1925 | 685,366 | +1.0% |
| 1926 | 691,732 | +0.9% |
| 1927 | 697,490 | +0.8% |
| 1928 | 702,521 | +0.7% |
| 1929 | 706,702 | +0.6% |
| 1930 | 709,914 | +0.5% |
| 1931 | 710,386 | +0.1% |
| 1932 | 707,096 | -0.5% |
| 1933 | 701,038 | -0.9% |
| 1934 | 693,210 | -1.1% |
| 1935 | 684,609 | -1.2% |
| 1936 | 676,232 | -1.2% |
| 1937 | 669,075 | -1.1% |
| 1938 | 664,136 | -0.7% |
| 1939 | 662,411 | -0.3% |
| 1940 | 664,897 | +0.4% |
| 1941 | 677,211 | +1.9% |
| 1942 | 702,514 | +3.7% |
| 1943 | 738,123 | +5.1% |
| 1944 | 781,353 | +5.9% |
| 1945 | 829,521 | +6.2% |
| 1946 | 879,943 | +6.1% |
| 1947 | 929,934 | +5.7% |
| 1948 | 976,811 | +5.0% |
| 1949 | 1.02 million | +4.2% |
| 1950 | 1.05 million | +3.2% |
| 1951 | 1.08 million | +2.9% |
| 1952 | 1.11 million | +3.2% |
| 1953 | 1.15 million | +3.4% |
| 1954 | 1.19 million | +3.5% |
| 1955 | 1.23 million | +3.5% |
| 1956 | 1.28 million | +3.4% |
| 1957 | 1.32 million | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 1.36 million | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 1.39 million | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 1.42 million | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 1.49 million | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 1.54 million | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 1.58 million | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 1.59 million | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 1.61 million | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 1.70 million | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 1.74 million | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 1.78 million | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 1.79 million | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 1.86 million | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 1.93 million | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 1.99 million | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 2.07 million | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 2.12 million | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 2.18 million | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 2.21 million | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 2.23 million | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 2.29 million | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 2.29 million | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 2.35 million | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 2.36 million | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 2.43 million | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 2.52 million | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 2.54 million | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 2.60 million | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 2.64 million | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 2.68 million | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 2.65 million | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 2.59 million | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 2.52 million | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 2.43 million | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 2.56 million | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 2.23 million | -12.8% |
| 1994 | 1.89 million | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 1.66 million | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 1.69 million | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.69 million | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.73 million | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 1.72 million | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 1.70 million | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.73 million | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 1.72 million | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.80 million | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 1.79 million | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 1.84 million | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 1.86 million | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 1.93 million | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 1.96 million | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1.96 million | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 1.98 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 2.00 million | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 2.07 million | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 2.09 million | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 2.13 million | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.20 million | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.19 million | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2.18 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2.12 million | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 2.21 million | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 2.25 million | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 2.23 million | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 2.21 million | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 2.18 million | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 2.19 million | +0.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 2.19 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 85% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 2.19 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 55% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 227,186 | 211,497 | 239,317 | 10 |
| 1860s | 243,076 | 240,395 | 245,650 | 10 |
| 1870s | 299,670 | 246,400 | 364,529 | 10 |
| 1880s | 385,722 | 371,652 | 397,580 | 10 |
| 1890s | 429,602 | 405,746 | 448,346 | 10 |
| 1900s | 455,570 | 450,199 | 460,905 | 10 |
| 1910s | 541,253 | 462,385 | 637,441 | 10 |
| 1920s | 680,232 | 648,638 | 706,702 | 10 |
| 1930s | 687,811 | 662,411 | 710,386 | 10 |
| 1940s | 819,820 | 664,897 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.22 million | 1.05 million | 1.39 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.62 million | 1.42 million | 1.79 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.12 million | 1.86 million | 2.29 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.54 million | 2.35 million | 2.68 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.01 million | 1.66 million | 2.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.83 million | 1.70 million | 1.96 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.12 million | 1.98 million | 2.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 million | 2.18 million | 2.25 million | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,077 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ghg emissions by gas in Latvia?
- Ghg emissions by gas in Latvia was 2.19 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ghg emissions by gas recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 million in 1987.
- What is the lowest ghg emissions by gas recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 211,497 in 1850.
- How does Latvia rank for ghg emissions by gas?
- Latvia ranks 114th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ghg emissions by gas rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ghg emissions by gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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