Latvia vs Least developed countries: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Latvia
- Least developed countries
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 47.6% against 21.8% in Least developed countries, a difference of 25.8%.
That makes Latvia's figure about 2.2 times Least developed countries's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Least developed countries ahead.
Latvia ranks 46th and Least developed countries ranks 46th of 198 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 3 and Least developed countries in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Least developed countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.8% | 39.1% | 17.3% | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 28.4% | 23.4% | 5.0% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 34.6% | 22.6% | 12.0% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 48.9% | 22.9% | 26.0% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Latvia or Least developed countries?
- Latvia, at 47.6% against 21.8% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Latvia and Least developed countries?
- 25.8%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Least developed countries?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Least developed countries rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Latvia ranks 46th and Least developed countries ranks 46th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.