Latvia Bioenergy Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Latvia generated 580 GWh of electricity from bioenergy in 2025, 9.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 54th largest bioenergy power producer in 2025 of the 127 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Bioenergy supplied 2.0% of the world's electricity in 2025. 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 580 GWh of electricity from bioenergy in 2025.
- Bioenergy supplied 9.3% of Latvia's electricity in 2025.
- Latvia was the 54th largest bioenergy power producer in 2025 among the 127 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Latvia's bioenergy generation in 2025 was 33% lower than in 2020, when it was 860 GWh.
- Latvia's bioenergy generation in 2025 was 25% lower than in 2015, when it was 770 GWh.
- Latvia's bioenergy generation peaked at 940 GWh in 2018.
- Latvia's bioenergy share in 2025 was above the world share of 2.0%.
- Latvia had 110 MW of bioenergy generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Bioenergy generation | 580 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Latvia's electricity | 9.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of bioenergy | 2.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by bioenergy generation (each country's latest year) | 54 of 127 | 2025 · Ember |
| Bioenergy capacity | 110 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Bioenergy Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Bioenergy |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 120 GWh |
| 2012 | 290 GWh |
| 2013 | 500 GWh |
| 2014 | 670 GWh |
| 2015 | 770 GWh |
| 2016 | 820 GWh |
| 2017 | 930 GWh |
| 2018 | 940 GWh |
| 2019 | 930 GWh |
| 2020 | 860 GWh |
| 2021 | 860 GWh |
| 2022 | 800 GWh |
| 2023 | 660 GWh |
| 2024 | 620 GWh |
| 2025 | 580 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Latvia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 8.1% | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 13.0% | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 13.9% | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 12.8% | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 14.0% | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 14.4% | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 15.0% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 14.7% | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 15.9% | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 10.3% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 9.3% | 2.0% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 580 GWh | 9.3% | 2.0% | 110 MW |
| 2024 | 620 GWh | 9.8% | 2.0% | 130 MW |
| 2023 | 660 GWh | 10.3% | 2.1% | 130 MW |
| 2022 | 800 GWh | 15.9% | 2.1% | 140 MW |
| 2021 | 860 GWh | 14.7% | 2.1% | 150 MW |
| 2020 | 860 GWh | 15.0% | 2.1% | 160 MW |
| 2019 | 930 GWh | 14.4% | 2.0% | 160 MW |
| 2018 | 940 GWh | 14.0% | 2.0% | 160 MW |
| 2017 | 930 GWh | 12.4% | 1.9% | 150 MW |
| 2016 | 820 GWh | 12.8% | 1.9% | 140 MW |
Full year by year history for Latvia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Bioenergy Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Bioenergy |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 10.0 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Latvia can differ slightly from the annual totals.