Annual GDP growth in Latvia

Latvia: Annual GDP growth was 2.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.1%
Change on year
up 5,878.4%
World rank
141st
of 196 countries
All-time high
12.8%
in 2006
All-time low
-16.0%
in 2009
Years of data
33
1993–2025

Annual GDP growth in Latvia, 1993–2025

-20-100101993200920251993: -11.4 %1994: 2.2 %1995: -2.1 %1996: 2.3 %1997: 9.2 %1998: 6.5 %1999: 2.8 %2000: 5.8 %2001: 6.5 %2002: 7.7 %2003: 8.4 %2004: 8.7 %2005: 11.6 %2006: 12.8 %2007: 10.4 %2008: -3.4 %2009: -16 %2010: -3.7 %2011: 3 %2012: 7.3 %2013: 2.1 %2014: 2.1 %2015: 3.8 %2016: 2.6 %2017: 3.4 %2018: 4.3 %2019: 0.675 %2020: -3.5 %2021: 6.9 %2022: 1.9 %2023: -0.942 %2024: -0.037 %2025: 2.1 %

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Latvia is 2.1%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 5,878.4% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Latvia peaked at 12.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -16.0%, in 2009.

That places Latvia 141st out of 196 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.4% -11.4% 9.2% 7
2000s 5.3% -16.0% 12.8% 10
2010s 2.6% -3.7% 7.3% 10
2020s 1.1% -3.5% 6.9% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Latvia?
Annual gdp growth in Latvia was 2.1% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 2006.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was -16.0% in 2009.
How does Latvia rank for annual gdp growth?
Latvia ranks 141st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.