Renewable Energy Consumption: Latvia
Latvia's renewable energy consumption is currently 44 % of total as of 2021. # Latvia Renewable Energy Consumption Latvia reached 44% renewable energy consumption in 2021, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic 150% increase since 1990, when the share stood at just 17.
Current (2021)
44 % of total
+0.5% y/y
Peak (2021)
44 % of total
Low (1990)
17.6 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Latvia
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Latvia
Analysis# Latvia Renewable Energy Consumption
Latvia reached 44% renewable energy consumption in 2021, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic 150% increase since 1990, when the share stood at just 17.6%. This exceptional growth reflects Latvia's abundant hydroelectric and biomass resources combined with sustained policy commitment to clean energy transition over three decades.
The data reveals a plateau phase from 2012 to 2019, when renewable consumption hovered between 38–42%, followed by accelerating momentum in 2020–2021. The recent climb to 44% signals strengthening renewable capacity deployment. Latvia's performance now ranks among Europe's highest renewable energy shares, positioning the country as a regional leader in energy sustainability and establishing a strong baseline for meeting future EU climate targets.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 % of total | +0.46% |
| 2020 | 43.8 % of total | +5.54% |
| 2019 | 41.5 % of total | +1.22% |
| 2018 | 41 % of total | -3.76% |
| 2017 | 42.6 % of total | +10.65% |
| 2016 | 38.5 % of total | +1.05% |
| 2015 | 38.1 % of total | -5.22% |
| 2014 | 40.2 % of total | +1.52% |
| 2013 | 39.6 % of total | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 40.4 % of total | +13.80% |
| 2011 | 35.5 % of total | +7.25% |
| 2010 | 33.1 % of total | -13.80% |
| 2009 | 38.4 % of total | +13.95% |
| 2008 | 33.7 % of total | +1.81% |
| 2007 | 33.1 % of total | -2.65% |
| 2006 | 34 % of total | -6.34% |
| 2005 | 36.3 % of total | +0.55% |
| 2004 | 36.1 % of total | +5.25% |
| 2003 | 34.3 % of total | -0.29% |
| 2002 | 34.4 % of total | -2.82% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 35.4 % of total | -1.12% |
| 2000 | 35.8 % of total | -1.38% |
| 1999 | 36.3 % of total | +2.54% |
| 1998 | 35.4 % of total | +7.60% |
| 1997 | 32.9 % of total | +2.81% |
| 1996 | 32 % of total | -1.23% |
| 1995 | 32.4 % of total | +14.49% |
| 1994 | 28.3 % of total | +11.42% |
| 1993 | 25.4 % of total | +17.59% |
| 1992 | 21.6 % of total | +15.51% |
| 1991 | 18.7 % of total | +6.25% |
| 1990 | 17.6 % of total | — |
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