Environmental protection in Latvia
Latvia: Environmental protection was 188.22 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Latvia, 1995–2021
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.
Environmental protection in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 12.04 million | — |
| 1996 | 14.92 million | +23.9% |
| 1997 | 13.21 million | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 17.02 million | +28.9% |
| 1999 | 18.47 million | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 23.31 million | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 20.51 million | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 25.33 million | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 29.10 million | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 53.73 million | +84.6% |
| 2005 | 93.49 million | +74.0% |
| 2006 | 111.71 million | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 198.43 million | +77.6% |
| 2008 | 201.45 million | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 24.26 million | -88.0% |
| 2010 | 53.53 million | +120.7% |
| 2011 | 138.60 million | +158.9% |
| 2012 | 159.39 million | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 151.42 million | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 160.47 million | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 161.82 million | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 134.66 million | -16.8% |
| 2017 | 146.48 million | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 168.53 million | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 177.17 million | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 166.93 million | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 188.22 million | +12.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 188.22 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.19 billion, 9% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 188.22 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.23 billion, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +158.9% | 53.53 million | 138.60 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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About this data
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).