Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) in Latvia
Latvia: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) was 8.96 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Latvia, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Latvia is 8.96 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1,203.2% on the previous year and up 265.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Latvia peaked at 31.81 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -28.72 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Latvia 67th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 20.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 15.5 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1998 | 14.71 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 2000 | 7.92 % change on previous year | +290.8% |
| 2001 | 11.69 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2002 | 11.05 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 15.07 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2004 | 19.21 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 2005 | 22.13 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 31.81 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 2007 | 30.18 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 2009 | -28.72 % change on previous year | -1290.7% |
| 2010 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2011 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -399.7% |
| 2012 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2013 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2014 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2015 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 2017 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +406.8% |
| 2018 | 8.28 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2020 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -158.9% |
| 2021 | 15.63 % change on previous year | -660.5% |
| 2022 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 8.35 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 2024 | 0.6876 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2025 | 8.96 % change on previous year | +1203.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 8.96 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.09 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 8.96 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.57 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate (current) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -1290.7% | 2.41 % change on previous year | -28.72 % change on previous year |
| 2025 | +1203.2% | 0.6876 % change on previous year | 8.96 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +660.5% | -2.79 % change on previous year | 15.63 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +406.8% | 1.43 % change on previous year | 7.23 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +399.7% | -4.04 % change on previous year | 12.11 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.16 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 20.39 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 12.28 % change on previous year | -28.72 % change on previous year | 31.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.72 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 12.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.41 % change on previous year | -2.79 % change on previous year | 15.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 64 Nicaragua 9.13 % change on previous year compare
- 65 North Macedonia 9.02 % change on previous year compare
- 66 East Timor 9 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Palestine 8.95 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Fiji 8.75 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Sierra Leone 8.72 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Latvia
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0125 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 327.81 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.3105 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0091 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 239.37 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -2.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0077 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 203.25 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -7.43 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Latvia?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Latvia was 8.96 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.81 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.72 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Latvia ranks 67th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 265.1%. 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 Gross national expenditure (current 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross national 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.