What is per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia?

Per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia was 0.8713 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 2.07 tonnes per person in 1990.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.

How does Latvia rank for per capita co₂ emissions from gas?

Latvia ranks 62nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas in Latvia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas in Latvia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Latvia: Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas was 0.8713 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.8713 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 6.7%

World rank

62nd

of 146 countries

All-time high

2.07 tonnes per person

in 1990

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas in Latvia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia is 0.8713 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia peaked at 2.07 tonnes per person in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1830.

That places Latvia 62nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.0007 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0016 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0067 tonnes per person	0.0017 tonnes per person	0.0102 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.0137 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0282 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0741 tonnes per person	0.0372 tonnes per person	0.1759 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.4482 tonnes per person	0.2134 tonnes per person	0.6335 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.749 tonnes per person	0.5724 tonnes per person	0.9425 tonnes per person	10
1980s	1.35 tonnes per person	0.9909 tonnes per person	1.74 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.21 tonnes per person	0.7434 tonnes per person	2.07 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.33 tonnes per person	1.06 tonnes per person	1.47 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.35 tonnes per person	1.18 tonnes per person	1.62 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.9649 tonnes per person	0.8165 tonnes per person	1.18 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Latvia

59 Bolivia 1 tonnes per person compare
60 France 0.9421 tonnes per person compare
61 Egypt 0.8806 tonnes per person compare
63 Iraq 0.8433 tonnes per person compare
64 Slovenia 0.8265 tonnes per person compare
65 Serbia 0.7689 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for Latvia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
Population growth -1.0% (2025)
Population, total 1.85 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.8% (2025)
Urban population 1.27 million (2025)
Urban population 68.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 980.75 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.45 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Latvia →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia?: Per capita co₂ emissions from gas in Latvia was 0.8713 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 2.07 tonnes per person in 1990.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.
How does Latvia rank for per capita co₂ emissions from gas?: Latvia ranks 62nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions from gas
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 146 places, 14,184 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes per person.