General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Latvia
Latvia: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 6.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Latvia, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Latvia stood at 6.98 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,713.1% on the previous year and up 282.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Latvia peaked at 12.95 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -10.6 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Latvia ranks 35th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -5.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 1998 | 12.95 % change on previous year | +1023.6% |
| 1999 | 0.7132 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2000 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -566.9% |
| 2001 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 2002 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2003 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2005 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2006 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +424.8% |
| 2007 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 2008 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2009 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -470.0% |
| 2010 | -8.16 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2011 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 2012 | -0.2367 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2013 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -960.7% |
| 2014 | 3.97 % change on previous year | +94.9% |
| 2015 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2016 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +37.3% |
| 2017 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2018 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2019 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +189.0% |
| 2020 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 0.351 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 2023 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +603.0% |
| 2024 | -0.4329 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2025 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -1713.1% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 6.98 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.71 % change on previous year, 4.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 6.98 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +1713.1% | -0.4329 % change on previous year | 6.98 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +1023.6% | 1.15 % change on previous year | 12.95 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +960.7% | -0.2367 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.3 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | 12.95 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.77 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 6.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -8.16 % change on previous year | 5.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.4329 % change on previous year | 6.98 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Latvia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 317.22 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0065 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 171.67 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 243.70 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -83.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.005 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 131.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1255 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 3,301 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Latvia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Latvia was 6.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.95 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.6 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Latvia ranks 35th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 282.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.