Latvia

EU Member • Coordinates: 56.88°N, 24.60°E

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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.