Drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia
Latvia: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 3,625 Square kilometre in 2024. ▼ Falling
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia stood at 3,625 Square kilometre.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia peaked at 5,417 Square kilometre in 2009 and was at its lowest, 699 Square kilometre, in 2016.
That places Latvia 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,417 Square kilometre | 5,417 Square kilometre | 5,417 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 3,128 Square kilometre | 699 Square kilometre | 5,407 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,069 Square kilometre | 2,638 Square kilometre | 3,625 Square kilometre | 5 |
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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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Latvia was 3,625 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,417 Square kilometre in 2009.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 699 Square kilometre in 2016.
- How does Latvia rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Latvia ranks 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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