Latvia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Latvia generated 1.65 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 26.5% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 88th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% 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 1.65 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 26.5% of Latvia's electricity in 2025.
- Latvia was the 88th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Latvia's gas generation in 2025 was 21% lower than in 2020, when it was 2.08 TWh.
- Latvia's gas generation in 2025 was 40% lower than in 2015, when it was 2.76 TWh.
- Latvia's gas generation peaked at 3.25 TWh in 2019.
- Latvia's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Latvia had 1.07 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Latvia emitted 0.60 MtCO2 in 2025, 71% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 1.65 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Latvia's electricity | 26.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 88 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 1.07 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.60 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.73 TWh |
| 1991 | 1.81 TWh |
| 1992 | 1.15 TWh |
| 1993 | 560 GWh |
| 1994 | 310 GWh |
| 1995 | 530 GWh |
| 1996 | 520 GWh |
| 1997 | 1.25 TWh |
| 1998 | 1.08 TWh |
| 1999 | 950 GWh |
| 2000 | 1.13 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.30 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.31 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.53 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.43 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.49 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.10 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.92 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.06 TWh |
| 2009 | 2.01 TWh |
| 2010 | 2.99 TWh |
| 2011 | 3.01 TWh |
| 2012 | 2.06 TWh |
| 2013 | 2.67 TWh |
| 2014 | 2.34 TWh |
| 2015 | 2.76 TWh |
| 2016 | 2.94 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.07 TWh |
| 2018 | 3.22 TWh |
| 2019 | 3.25 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.08 TWh |
| 2021 | 2.13 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.21 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.42 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.68 TWh |
| 2025 | 1.65 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Latvia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 32.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 30.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 14.3% | n/a |
| 1994 | 7.0% | n/a |
| 1995 | 13.3% | n/a |
| 1996 | 16.7% | n/a |
| 1997 | 27.7% | n/a |
| 1998 | 18.6% | n/a |
| 1999 | 23.1% | n/a |
| 2000 | 27.3% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 30.4% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 33.0% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 38.5% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 30.5% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 42.9% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 40.3% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 39.1% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 36.1% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 45.1% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 49.4% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 33.4% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 43.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 45.5% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 49.8% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 45.8% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 27.5% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 47.9% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 50.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 36.4% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 36.4% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 24.1% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 22.3% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 26.5% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.65 TWh | 26.5% | 21.7% | 1.07 GW | 0.60 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1.68 TWh | 26.5% | 22.1% | 1.03 GW | 0.61 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1.42 TWh | 22.3% | 22.5% | 1.03 GW | 0.52 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1.21 TWh | 24.1% | 22.8% | 1.09 GW | 0.44 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 2.13 TWh | 36.4% | 23.2% | 1.12 GW | 0.78 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 2.08 TWh | 36.4% | 23.8% | 1.12 GW | 0.76 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 3.25 TWh | 50.5% | 23.8% | 1.11 GW | 1.19 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 3.22 TWh | 47.9% | 23.5% | 1.14 GW | 1.18 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 2.07 TWh | 27.5% | 23.5% | 1.15 GW | 0.76 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 2.94 TWh | 45.8% | 23.7% | 1.15 GW | 1.07 MtCO2 |
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.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 160 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 420 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 140 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 140 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 530 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 500 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 0 TWh |
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.