Environmental protection in Latvia

Latvia: Environmental protection was 188.22 million in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
188.22 million
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
87th
of 113 countries
All-time high
201.45 million
in 2008
All-time low
12.04 million
in 1995
Years of data
27
1995–2021

Environmental protection in Latvia, 1995–2021

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1995200820211995: 12.0M1996: 14.9M1997: 13.2M1998: 17.0M1999: 18.5M2000: 23.3M2001: 20.5M2002: 25.3M2003: 29.1M2004: 53.7M2005: 93.5M2006: 111.7M2007: 198.4M2008: 201.5M2009: 24.3M2010: 53.5M2011: 138.6M2012: 159.4M2013: 151.4M2014: 160.5M2015: 161.8M2016: 134.7M2017: 146.5M2018: 168.5M2019: 177.2M2020: 166.9M2021: 188.2M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Latvia recorded 188.22 million for environmental protection in 2021.

That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, environmental protection in Latvia peaked at 201.45 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 12.04 million, in 1995.

Latvia ranks 87th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.13 million 12.04 million 18.47 million 5
2000s 78.13 million 20.51 million 201.45 million 10
2010s 145.21 million 53.53 million 177.17 million 10
2020s 177.57 million 166.93 million 188.22 million 2

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 84 Tunisia 219.20 million compare
  2. 85 Belarus, Republic of 199.84 million compare
  3. 86 Malta 194.67 million compare
  4. 88 Estonia 174.40 million compare
  5. 89 Bahamas, The 153.16 million compare
  6. 90 Maldives 95.10 million compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is environmental protection in Latvia?
Environmental protection in Latvia was 188.22 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 201.45 million in 2008.
What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 12.04 million in 1995.
How does Latvia rank for environmental protection?
Latvia ranks 87th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
Is environmental protection rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Environmental protection (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
113 places, 1,949 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).