Primary energy use by source in Latvia
Latvia: Primary energy use by source was 0.2035 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Latvia, 1985–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy use by source in Latvia stood at 0.2035 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 26.3% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Latvia peaked at 0.276 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Latvia ranks 58th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0007 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.002 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0368 terawatt-hours | 0.003 terawatt-hours | 0.058 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1151 terawatt-hours | 0.049 terawatt-hours | 0.154 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2098 terawatt-hours | 0.1414 terawatt-hours | 0.276 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 56 North Macedonia 0.2765 terawatt-hours compare
- 57 United Arab Emirates 0.2214 terawatt-hours compare
- 59 Cyprus 0.1972 terawatt-hours compare
- 60 Ecuador 0.1883 terawatt-hours compare
- 61 Venezuela 0.1759 terawatt-hours compare
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 primary energy use by source in Latvia?
- Primary energy use by source in Latvia was 0.2035 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy use by source recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.276 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Latvia rank for primary energy use by source?
- Latvia ranks 58th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.