Latvia carbon profile

Latvia emits roughly 6.5 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.02% of global emissions, ranking #108 worldwide. At 3.5 tonnes per person (#67 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-15%) and declined steadily over the decade (-10%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 73% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

If the current pace holds, Latvia could cut another ~15% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.