Installed solar energy capacity in Latvia
Latvia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.466 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Latvia, 2016–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 0.466 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.1% on the previous year and up 67,436.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Latvia peaked at 0.466 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0007 gigawatts, in 2016.
That places Latvia 79th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0017 gigawatts | 0.0007 gigawatts | 0.0033 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.1821 gigawatts | 0.0051 gigawatts | 0.466 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More energy & mining data for Latvia
- Fuel imports 10.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.6% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 8.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Latvia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Latvia was 0.466 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.466 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0007 gigawatts in 2016.
- How does Latvia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Latvia ranks 79th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67,436.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.