Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia
Latvia: Air pollutants by source sector was 6,390 Tonne in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,390 Tonne
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
15th
of 40 countries
All-time high
7,000 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
1,240 Tonne
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Latvia is 6,390 Tonne, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 74.6% 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.
Latvia ranks 15th of 40 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.
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% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 6,390 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 1.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 6,390 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
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 | 6,640 Tonne | 6,310 Tonne | 7,000 Tonne | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.128 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Latvia?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia was 6,390 Tonne in 2023, 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 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.6%. 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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