Built 2026-09-19 (19 September 2026)

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 August 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 85th highest electricity demand among the 93 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)85 of 932025 · 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%

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 August 2026
Latvia monthly electricity demand and generation, September 2024 to August 2026 Latvia's electricity demand in August 2026 was 580 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 340 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 76 gCO2/kWh. 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 2024-092025-032025-092026-03
Latvia's electricity demand in August 2026 was 580 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 340 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 76 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
Latvia monthly electricity demand and generation, September 2024 to August 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-09530 GWh310 GWh
2024-10590 GWh210 GWh
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
2025-11640 GWh500 GWh
2025-12610 GWh530 GWh
2026-01780 GWh760 GWh
2026-02720 GWh720 GWh
2026-03630 GWh730 GWh
2026-04570 GWh680 GWh
2026-05580 GWh540 GWh
2026-06550 GWh480 GWh
2026-07550 GWh400 GWh
2026-08580 GWh340 GWh

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

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 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Latvia import electricity?

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