Latvia
EU Member • Coordinates: 56.88°N, 24.60°E
CO2 Emissions
8.50k
kt CO2
Per capita: 4.50 t
Progress: 58%
Target: Net zero by 2050
Renewable Energy
42.10%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 50% by 2030
Floor Sealing
2.1%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050
Waste Management
25.6%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 6.00k kg
Legally Regulated Metrics
CO2 Emissions
Total Emissions
8.50k kt CO2
Per Capita
4.5 t
Year
2026
Progress
58%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
Latvian Climate Law, EU Climate Law
Renewable Energy
Percentage
42.1%
Target
50%
Target Year
2030
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive
Floor Sealing
Percentage
2.1%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
EU Soil Framework Directive
News-Relevant Metrics
Waste Generation
Total
6.00k kg
Per Capita
3100 kg
Year
2026
Recycling Rate
Percentage
25.6%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026
Data Sources & Methodology
Last Updated: 2026-08-26
Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026
Next Update: 2026-09-25
For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.