Number of new electric cars sold in Latvia
Latvia: Number of new electric cars sold was 4,300 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Latvia, 2015–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
In 2025, number of new electric cars sold in Latvia stood at 4,300 cars. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 104.8% on the previous year and up 16,438.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Latvia peaked at 4,300 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 26 cars, in 2015.
Latvia ranks 50th of 58 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of new electric cars sold in Latvia, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 cars | — |
| 2016 | 40 cars | +53.8% |
| 2017 | 40 cars | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 90 cars | +125.0% |
| 2019 | 98 cars | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 383 cars | +290.8% |
| 2021 | 550 cars | +43.6% |
| 2022 | 1,400 cars | +154.5% |
| 2023 | 2,050 cars | +46.4% |
| 2024 | 2,100 cars | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 4,300 cars | +104.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 4,300 cars is below the median for high income countries, which is 42,000 cars, 10% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 4,300 cars is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,500 cars, 10% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58.8 cars | 26 cars | 98 cars | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,797 cars | 383 cars | 4,300 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Latvia?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Latvia was 4,300 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,300 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 cars in 2015.
- How does Latvia rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Latvia ranks 50th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16,438.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new electric cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.