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Latvia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Latvia generated 6.23 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 47.6%, followed by gas (26.5%) and solar (13.2%). Demand was 7.63 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 135 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Latvia generated 6.23 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 47.6% of Latvia's electricity in 2025.
  • Gas supplied 26.5% of Latvia's electricity in 2025.
  • Solar supplied 13.2% of Latvia's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 73.5% of Latvia's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Latvia's electricity was 135 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Latvia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 12% lower than in 1990, when it was 153 gCO2/kWh.
  • Latvia had the 88th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation6.23 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand7.63 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person4.17 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports1.40 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity135 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions0.84 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)88 of 962025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Hydro 2.96 TWh 47.6%
Gas 1.65 TWh 26.5%
Solar 820 GWh 13.2%
Bioenergy 580 GWh 9.3%
Wind 220 GWh 3.5%
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Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025
Latvia electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025 Latvia's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in GWh. In 2025 the largest sources were hydro at 2.96 TWh, gas at 1.65 TWh, solar at 820 GWh, bioenergy at 580 GWh, wind at 220 GWh. 0 1,250 2,500 3,750 5,000 19901995200020052010201520202025
Latvia's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in GWh. In 2025 the largest sources were hydro at 2.96 TWh, gas at 1.65 TWh, solar at 820 GWh, bioenergy at 580 GWh, wind at 220 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
Latvia electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025
YearHydroGasSolarBioenergyWind
19904.50 TWh1.73 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19913.28 TWh1.81 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19922.52 TWh1.15 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19932.88 TWh560 GWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19943.31 TWh310 GWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19952.94 TWh530 GWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19961.86 TWh520 GWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19972.95 TWh1.25 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19984.32 TWh1.08 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19992.76 TWh950 GWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20002.82 TWh1.13 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20012.83 TWh1.30 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20022.46 TWh1.31 TWh0 TWh10.0 GWh10.0 GWh
20032.27 TWh1.53 TWh0 TWh20.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20043.11 TWh1.43 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20053.33 TWh1.49 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20062.70 TWh2.10 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20072.73 TWh1.92 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20083.11 TWh2.06 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh60.0 GWh
20093.46 TWh2.01 TWh0 TWh50.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20103.52 TWh2.99 TWh0 TWh70.0 GWh50.0 GWh
20112.89 TWh3.01 TWh0 TWh120 GWh70.0 GWh
20123.71 TWh2.06 TWh0 TWh290 GWh110 GWh
20132.91 TWh2.67 TWh0 TWh500 GWh120 GWh
20141.99 TWh2.34 TWh0 TWh670 GWh140 GWh
20151.86 TWh2.76 TWh0 TWh770 GWh150 GWh
20162.53 TWh2.94 TWh0 TWh820 GWh130 GWh
20174.38 TWh2.07 TWh0 TWh930 GWh150 GWh
20182.43 TWh3.22 TWh0 TWh940 GWh120 GWh
20192.11 TWh3.25 TWh0 TWh930 GWh150 GWh
20202.60 TWh2.08 TWh0 TWh860 GWh180 GWh
20212.71 TWh2.13 TWh10.0 GWh860 GWh140 GWh
20222.75 TWh1.21 TWh80.0 GWh800 GWh190 GWh
20233.79 TWh1.42 TWh240 GWh660 GWh270 GWh
20243.21 TWh1.68 TWh540 GWh620 GWh290 GWh
20252.96 TWh1.65 TWh820 GWh580 GWh220 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 6.23 TWh 7.63 TWh 135 gCO2/kWh
2024 6.34 TWh 7.41 TWh 135 gCO2/kWh
2023 6.38 TWh 7.18 TWh 120 gCO2/kWh
2022 5.03 TWh 7.34 TWh 136 gCO2/kWh
2021 5.85 TWh 7.62 TWh 176 gCO2/kWh
2020 5.72 TWh 7.35 TWh 176 gCO2/kWh
2019 6.44 TWh 7.56 TWh 224 gCO2/kWh
2018 6.72 TWh 7.63 TWh 215 gCO2/kWh
2017 7.53 TWh 7.47 TWh 141 gCO2/kWh
2016 6.42 TWh 7.45 TWh 205 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Latvia, 1990 to 2025

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

Month by Month

Ember monthly statistics through October 2026
Latvia monthly electricity demand and generation, November 2024 to October 2026 Latvia's electricity demand in October 2026 was 640 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 470 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 97 gCO2/kWh. 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 2024-112025-052025-112026-05
Latvia's electricity demand in October 2026 was 640 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 470 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 97 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through October 2026, TWh
Latvia monthly electricity demand and generation, November 2024 to October 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-11620 GWh360 GWh
2024-12640 GWh370 GWh
2025-01660 GWh610 GWh
2025-02620 GWh720 GWh
2025-03620 GWh550 GWh
2025-04560 GWh420 GWh
2025-05560 GWh400 GWh
2025-06520 GWh480 GWh
2025-07560 GWh470 GWh
2025-08570 GWh430 GWh
2025-09560 GWh320 GWh
2025-10630 GWh330 GWh
2025-11650 GWh500 GWh
2025-12680 GWh530 GWh
2026-01780 GWh760 GWh
2026-02720 GWh720 GWh
2026-03660 GWh740 GWh
2026-04600 GWh710 GWh
2026-05580 GWh550 GWh
2026-06550 GWh480 GWh
2026-07580 GWh420 GWh
2026-08590 GWh350 GWh
2026-09590 GWh360 GWh
2026-10640 GWh470 GWh

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026.

Seasonal Patterns in Latvia

Ember monthly statistics, complete years only, through October 2026

Electricity demand by month

Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2016 to 2025, demand is highest in January and lowest in June, and the busiest month uses 26% more electricity per day than the quietest.

Latvia's electricity demand for each month, in GWh, 2016 to 2025. Colour shows demand per day, so short months are not shaded as quiet.
Year JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 660 620 620 560 560 520 560 570 560 630 650 680
2024 700 610 600 560 540 510 540 550 530 590 620 640
2023 610 550 590 520 510 490 490 530 510 570 590 640
2022 670 610 640 560 550 510 520 550 500 540 560 610
2021 670 630 640 580 570 550 590 570 580 610 620 710
2020 660 620 630 550 550 530 550 560 560 610 610 660
2019 700 620 650 580 580 550 550 570 560 610 620 650
2018 690 650 670 600 470 540 570 590 550 620 640 680
2017 700 620 640 580 570 530 540 570 570 630 640 660
2016 730 620 640 580 560 500 540 560 550 620 650 660
  • Lower demand per day
  • Higher demand per day
  • No data
  • Each cell shows the month's total demand in GWh, and colour compares demand per day so short months are not shaded as quiet. Lowest cell 470 GWh, highest 730 GWh. Colours are relative to Latvia alone.

Low carbon share of generation by month

Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2016 to 2025, the low carbon share is highest in May (95%) and lowest in November (55%), a gap of 40.6 points.

Share of Latvia's electricity generation from nuclear and renewable sources for each month, in percent, 2022 to 2025.
Year JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 67% 42% 71% 86% 95% 98% 87% 86% 72% 58% 60% 74%
2024 51% 58% 83% 95% 100% 100% 72% 69% 55% 71% 56% 65%
2023 79% 62% 76% 98% 97% 63% 85% 57% 44% 61% 62% 66%
2022 57% 82% 89% 95% 90% 92% 89% 50% 50% 89% 42% 34%
  • Lower low carbon share
  • Higher low carbon share
  • No data
  • Each cell shows the low carbon share. Lowest cell 34%, highest 100%. Colours are relative to Latvia alone.

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Complete calendar years only.

Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix

Ember annual, 2025

Latvia's closest match is Austria, 82.4% the same.

  1. Austria 82.4% the same Austria generates 14.6 points less gas than Latvia
  2. Peru 81.7% the same Peru generates 10.1 points less solar than Latvia
  3. Panama 79.7% the same Panama generates 8.9 points less bioenergy than Latvia
  4. Brazil 78.4% the same Brazil generates 18.7 points less gas than Latvia
  5. Croatia 77.2% the same Croatia generates 17.7 points more wind than Latvia

How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match

Latvia Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Latvia?

Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Latvia in 2025, supplying 47.6% of generation, followed by gas (26.5%) and solar (13.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Latvia use?

Latvia used 7.63 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 4.17 MWh per person.

How clean is Latvia's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Latvia emitted 135 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 73.5% of generation. That is 71% below the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.

Does Latvia import electricity?

Yes. Latvia imported 1.40 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.

When does Latvia use the most electricity?

Averaged over 2016 to 2025, Latvia's electricity demand is highest in January and lowest in June. The busiest month uses 26% more electricity per day than the quietest (Ember monthly data).

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