Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia
Latvia: Air pollutants by source sector was 6,390 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,390
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
15th
of 40 countries
All-time high
7,000
in 2021
All-time low
1,240
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Air pollutants by source sector in Latvia, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Latvia is 6,390, 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 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,240, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,560 | — |
| 1991 | 2,520 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 2,050 | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 1,440 | -29.8% |
| 1994 | 1,240 | -13.9% |
| 1995 | 1,340 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 1,250 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1,660 | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 1,670 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,520 | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 1,500 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1,690 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1,700 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 1,770 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 1,690 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 2,500 | +47.9% |
| 2006 | 2,540 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 2,390 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 2,250 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 2,160 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2,480 | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 2,220 | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 2,780 | +25.2% |
| 2013 | 3,660 | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 4,020 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 4,430 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 5,410 | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 6,070 | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 6,310 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 6,520 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,310 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 7,000 | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 6,860 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 6,390 | -6.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 6,390 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065, 1.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 6,390 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,725 | 1,240 | 2,560 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,019 | 1,500 | 2,540 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,390 | 2,220 | 6,520 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,640 | 6,310 | 7,000 | 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 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 in 2021.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,240 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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