Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Latvia
Latvia: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 1.53 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Latvia, 1995–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Latvia is 1.53, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Latvia peaked at 1.64 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.084, in 1995.
Latvia ranks 146th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.084 | — |
| 1996 | 0.1183 | +40.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0863 | -27.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0967 | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 0.1128 | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 0.1235 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 0.1127 | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 0.1327 | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 0.2771 | +108.8% |
| 2004 | 0.4085 | +47.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4851 | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 0.8545 | +76.1% |
| 2007 | 1.37 | +60.0% |
| 2008 | 1.32 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 0.9618 | -27.2% |
| 2010 | 0.8759 | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 1.07 | +21.6% |
| 2012 | 1.15 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 1.06 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 1.09 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.18 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 0.9028 | -23.6% |
| 2017 | 1.25 | +38.0% |
| 2018 | 1.64 | +31.5% |
| 2019 | 1.53 | -6.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1.53 is below the median for high income countries, which is 22.2, 7% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1.53 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.12, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0996 | 0.084 | 0.1183 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.6043 | 0.1127 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 | 0.8759 | 1.64 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Latvia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Latvia was 1.53 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.084 in 1995.
- How does Latvia rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Latvia ranks 146th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.