HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Latvia
Latvia: HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) was 150.79 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
150.79
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
10th
of 27 countries
All-time high
193.41
in 2000
All-time low
116.43
in 2008
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Latvia, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Latvia stood at 150.79.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Latvia peaked at 193.41 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 116.43, in 2008.
Latvia ranks 10th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 160.28 | — |
| 1997 | 172.49 | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 177.83 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 193.18 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 193.41 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 177.65 | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 174.74 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 135.26 | -22.6% |
| 2004 | 138.57 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 133.11 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 128.2 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 128.82 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 116.43 | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 130.29 | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 142.17 | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 155.55 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 158.06 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 158.46 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 153.38 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 153.88 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 149.53 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 144.4 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 142.53 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 148.08 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 157.07 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 157.06 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 163.1 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 185.18 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 168.53 | -9.0% |
| 2025 | 160.95 | -4.5% |
| 2026 | 150.79 | -6.3% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 150.79 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.47, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 150.79 is above the median for high income countries, which is 132.11, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 175.94 | 160.28 | 193.18 | 4 |
| 2000s | 145.65 | 116.43 | 193.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 150.6 | 142.17 | 158.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.24 | 150.79 | 185.18 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Latvia?
- Hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Latvia was 150.79 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 193.41 in 2000.
- What is the lowest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 116.43 in 2008.
- How does Latvia rank for hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither)?
- Latvia ranks 10th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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