Financial Institutions Access Index in Latvia
Latvia: Financial Institutions Access Index was 0.3335 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Access Index in Latvia, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 0.3335 for financial institutions access index in 2020.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and down 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions access index in Latvia peaked at 0.7206 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Latvia ranks 93rd of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Access Index in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0.161 | — |
| 1994 | 0.1813 | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 0.1933 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 0.2084 | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 0.2576 | +23.6% |
| 1998 | 0.283 | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 0.3062 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 0.3376 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 0.39 | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 0.456 | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 0.5544 | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5585 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 0.5632 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 0.5994 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 0.691 | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 0.715 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7167 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 0.7206 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 0.6724 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 0.6011 | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 0.547 | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5085 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 0.4831 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 0.4648 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 0.4607 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.438 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 0.3684 | -15.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3335 | -9.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 0.3335 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5313, 63% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 0.3335 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5389, 62% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1591 | 0 | 0.3062 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5582 | 0.3376 | 0.7167 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5264 | 0.3684 | 0.7206 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3335 | 0.3335 | 0.3335 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More financial sector data for Latvia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.6 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions access index in Latvia?
- Financial institutions access index in Latvia was 0.3335 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions access index recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7206 in 2010.
- What is the lowest financial institutions access index recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Latvia rank for financial institutions access index?
- Latvia ranks 93rd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions access index rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.7%. 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 Financial Institutions Access Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.