Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia
Latvia: Air pollutants by source sector was 6,450 Tonne in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,450 Tonne
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
14th
of 40 countries
All-time high
7,000 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
1,240 Tonne
in 1994
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Latvia is 6,450 Tonne, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Latvia peaked at 7,000 Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,240 Tonne, in 1994.
That places Latvia 14th out of 40 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.
Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,560 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 2,520 Tonne | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 2,050 Tonne | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 1,440 Tonne | -29.8% |
| 1994 | 1,240 Tonne | -13.9% |
| 1995 | 1,340 Tonne | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 1,250 Tonne | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1,660 Tonne | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 1,670 Tonne | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,520 Tonne | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 1,500 Tonne | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1,690 Tonne | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1,700 Tonne | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 1,770 Tonne | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 1,690 Tonne | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 2,500 Tonne | +47.9% |
| 2006 | 2,540 Tonne | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 2,390 Tonne | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 2,250 Tonne | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 2,160 Tonne | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2,480 Tonne | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 2,220 Tonne | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 2,780 Tonne | +25.2% |
| 2013 | 3,660 Tonne | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 4,020 Tonne | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 4,430 Tonne | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 5,410 Tonne | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 6,070 Tonne | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 6,310 Tonne | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 6,520 Tonne | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,310 Tonne | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 7,000 Tonne | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 6,860 Tonne | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 6,390 Tonne | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 6,450 Tonne | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,725 Tonne | 1,240 Tonne | 2,560 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,019 Tonne | 1,500 Tonne | 2,540 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,390 Tonne | 2,220 Tonne | 6,520 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,602 Tonne | 6,310 Tonne | 7,000 Tonne | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Latvia?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia was 6,450 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 Tonne in 2021.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,240 Tonne in 1994.
- How does Latvia rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Latvia ranks 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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