Pesticides in rivers in Latvia

Latvia: Pesticides in rivers was 64.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
64.3%
Change on year
up 56.1%
World rank
2nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
64.3%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 2014
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Pesticides in rivers in Latvia, 2014–2023

02040602014201820232014: 0 Percentage2015: 0 Percentage2016: 0 Percentage2017: 45.5 Percentage2018: 50 Percentage2019: 20 Percentage2020: 9.1 Percentage2021: 0 Percentage2022: 41.2 Percentage2023: 64.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Latvia recorded 64.3% for pesticides in rivers in 2023. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

That represents a change of up 56.1% on the previous year and up 28.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, pesticides in rivers in Latvia peaked at 64.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.

Latvia ranks 2nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pesticides in rivers in Latvia, year by year

Annual values for Pesticides in rivers in Latvia, 2014 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2014 0.0% —
2015 0.0% —
2016 0.0% —
2017 45.5% —
2018 50.0% +9.9%
2019 20.0% -60.0%
2020 9.1% -54.5%
2021 0.0% -100.0%
2022 41.2% —
2023 64.3% +56.1%

Latvia compared with similar countries

  • Latvia's 64.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.1%, 5.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Latvia's 64.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.9%, 4.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 19.2% 0.0% 50.0% 6
2020s 28.6% 0.0% 64.3% 4

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 1 Hungary 80.0% compare
  2. 2 Latvia 64.3% compare
  3. 4 Denmark 50.0% compare
  4. 5 Netherlands 48.3% compare
  5. 5 Netherlands 48.3% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pesticides in rivers in Latvia?
Pesticides in rivers in Latvia was 64.3% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest pesticides in rivers recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 64.3% in 2023.
What is the lowest pesticides in rivers recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
How does Latvia rank for pesticides in rivers?
Latvia ranks 2nd out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pesticides in rivers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Pesticides in rivers
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 361 data points, 2013–2023
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