Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 3.0% in May, down from April’s 3.6%. May’s figure represented the weakest inflation...
Inflation in Latvia
In the year 2024, the inflation in Latvia was 1.35%, compared to 0.69% in 2014 and 9.06% in 2023. It averaged 3.65% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Latvia Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Latvia from 2024 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Latvia Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.1 | 3.2 | 17.2 | 9.1 | 1.3 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.5 | 7.8 | 20.9 | 0.6 | 3.2 |
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.5 | 7.9 | 20.7 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -1.9 | 13.1 | 30.7 | 1.1 | -3.8 |
Harmonized inflation rises to over one-year high in April
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation came in at 4.0% in April, up from March’s 3.5%. April's result was the highest inflation rate since August 2023. The pick-up was broad-based, with greater price pressures recorded for food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities, and recreation. Additionally, transport costs fell at a softer pace than in March. The trend pointed up mildly, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at 2.2% in April (March: 2.0%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation rose to 3.9% in April from the previous month's 3.4%. Lastly, harmonized consumer prices increased 1.09% in April over the previous month, accelerating from March's 0.90% rise. April's result marked the sharpest increase in prices since March 2024.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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