R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Latvia
Latvia: R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) was 1.69 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
R&D Environmental protection in Latvia, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, r&d environmental protection in Latvia stood at 1.69 million.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 2,622.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d environmental protection in Latvia peaked at 1.78 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10,000, in 2001.
That places Latvia 50th out of 89 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10,000 | — |
| 2002 | 20,000 | +100.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 40,000 | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 40,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 60,000 | +50.0% |
| 2007 | 179,000 | +198.3% |
| 2008 | 286,000 | +59.8% |
| 2009 | 135,000 | -52.8% |
| 2010 | 160,000 | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 62,000 | -61.3% |
| 2012 | 72,000 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 926,000 | +1186.1% |
| 2014 | 967,000 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 988,000 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 1.10 million | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 1.02 million | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 1.18 million | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 1.16 million | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 1.78 million | +53.1% |
| 2021 | 1.69 million | -5.1% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1.69 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 24.01 million, 7% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1.69 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 116.20 million, 1% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D Environmental protection (Domestic Currency) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1186.1% | 72,000 | 926,000 |
| 2007 | +198.3% | 60,000 | 179,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87,778 | 10,000 | 286,000 | 9 |
| 2010s | 762,800 | 62,000 | 1.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.73 million | 1.69 million | 1.78 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 47 Kyrgyzstan 4.70 million compare
- 48 Armenia 2.79 million compare
- 49 Belarus 2.08 million compare
- 51 Luxembourg 1.67 million compare
- 52 Papua New Guinea 1.63 million compare
- 53 Mongolia 1.28 million compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d environmental protection in Latvia?
- R&d environmental protection in Latvia was 1.69 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest r&d environmental protection recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.78 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest r&d environmental protection recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 in 2001.
- How does Latvia rank for r&d environmental protection?
- Latvia ranks 50th out of 89 countries with data for 2021.
- Is r&d environmental protection rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,622.6%. 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 R&D 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).