Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia
Latvia: Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of was 25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
Change on year
down 89.7%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
280,509 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2000
All-time low
22,545 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2009
Years of data
21
1992–2012
Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia, 1992–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM).
Analysis
Latvia recorded 25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) for vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in 2012.
That represents a change of down 89.7% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia peaked at 280,509 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2000 and was at its lowest, 22,545 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM), in 2009.
That places Latvia 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 48,345 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | — |
| 1993 | 45,166 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 43,611 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 35,690 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -18.2% |
| 1996 | 35,737 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 34,913 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 31,202 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 28,180 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 280,509 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +895.4% |
| 2001 | 26,304 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -90.6% |
| 2002 | 249,786 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +849.6% |
| 2003 | 26,872 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -89.2% |
| 2004 | 262,921 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +878.4% |
| 2005 | 270,732 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 23,835 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -91.2% |
| 2007 | 25,510 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 257,429 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +909.1% |
| 2009 | 22,545 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -91.2% |
| 2010 | 23,091 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 250,941 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +986.7% |
| 2012 | 25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -89.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37,856 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 28,180 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 48,345 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 8 |
| 2000s | 144,644 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 22,545 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 280,509 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 10 |
| 2010s | 99,958 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 23,091 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 250,941 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 23 Türkiye 47,556 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 24 Norway 39,733 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 25 Romania 29,722 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 26 Latvia 25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 28 Croatia 24,623 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 28 Croatia 24,623 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
More energy & mining data for Latvia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.5417 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 10.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia?
- Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Latvia was 25,843 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 280,509 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2000.
- What is the lowest vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,545 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of?
- Latvia ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2012.
- Is vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of energy (until 2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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