Waste management in Latvia
Latvia: Waste management was 117.42 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Waste management in Latvia, 2001–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 117.42 million for waste management in 2021. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, waste management in Latvia peaked at 117.42 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.99 million, in 2002.
That places Latvia 54th out of 91 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.
Waste management in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.68 million | — |
| 2002 | 6.99 million | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 7.85 million | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 11.78 million | +50.1% |
| 2005 | 16.77 million | +42.3% |
| 2006 | 20.56 million | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 30.15 million | +46.7% |
| 2008 | 34.14 million | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 77.04 million | +125.7% |
| 2010 | 71.90 million | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 82.92 million | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 94.47 million | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 89.48 million | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 80.63 million | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 87.23 million | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 86.45 million | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 82.11 million | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 98.90 million | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 112.02 million | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 109.47 million | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 117.42 million | +7.3% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 117.42 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 855.53 million, 14% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 117.42 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 800.57 million, 15% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.66 million | 6.99 million | 77.04 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 88.61 million | 71.90 million | 112.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 113.45 million | 109.47 million | 117.42 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is waste management in Latvia?
- Waste management in Latvia was 117.42 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest waste management recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 117.42 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest waste management recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.99 million in 2002.
- How does Latvia rank for waste management?
- Latvia ranks 54th out of 91 countries with data for 2021.
- Is waste management rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. 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 Waste management (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).