Latvia CO₂ Emissions
Latvia emitted 6.5 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.02% of the global total. That ranks it 129th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 3.45 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Latvia emit?
Latvia produced 6.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Latvia accounts for 0.02% of it.
With a population of about 1.9 million, that is 3.45 tonnes per person, 27% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Latvia since 1990
Annual emissions in Latvia have fallen by 67% since 1990, from 20 million tonnes to 6.5 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 10%. Emissions peaked in 1985 at 26 million tonnes and are now 75% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Latvia, at about 65% of the total, followed by gas at 25% and cement at 8%.
How Latvia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Latvia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | North Macedonia | 6.62 | 0.02% | 3.63 |
| 128 | Burkina Faso | 6.51 | 0.02% | 0.28 |
| 129 | Latvia | 6.46 | 0.02% | 3.45 |
| 130 | Uganda | 6.33 | 0.02% | 0.13 |
| 131 | Benin | 6.07 | 0.02% | 0.42 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Latvia has emitted about 981 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.05% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.02% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Latvia emit per year?
Latvia emitted 6.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.02% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Latvia?
About 3.45 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 27% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Latvia rising or falling?
They have fallen by 10% over the last ten years and fallen by 67% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1985 at 26 million tonnes and are now 75% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Latvia?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 65% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 25%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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