What is common good justifications score in Latvia?

Common good justifications score in Latvia was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 2.22 in 1989.

What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was -0.207 in 1996.

How does Latvia rank for common good justifications score?

Latvia ranks 82nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Latvia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Common Good Justifications Score in Latvia

Name: Common Good Justifications Score in Latvia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Latvia: Common Good Justifications Score was 0.85 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.85

Change on year

down 22.6%

World rank

82nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

2.22

in 1989

All-time low

-0.207

in 1996

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Common Good Justifications Score in Latvia, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for common good justifications score in Latvia is 0.85, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 49.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, common good justifications score in Latvia peaked at 2.22 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -0.207, in 1996.

That places Latvia 82nd out of 175 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.052	0.052	0.052	10
1910s	0.0495	0.015	0.101	10
1920s	1.12	0.915	1.6	10
1930s	0.6716	0.286	0.915	10
1940s	0.821	0.686	0.836	10
1950s	0.8468	0.836	0.854	10
1960s	0.854	0.854	0.854	10
1970s	0.854	0.854	0.854	10
1980s	1.26	0.854	2.22	10
1990s	0.6613	-0.207	1.55	10
2000s	0.3272	0.19	0.6	10
2010s	1.1	0.344	1.68	10
2020s	1.06	0.85	1.1	6

Countries ranked near Latvia

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85 Togo 0.831 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is common good justifications score in Latvia?: Common good justifications score in Latvia was 0.85 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 2.22 in 1989.
What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was -0.207 in 1996.
How does Latvia rank for common good justifications score?: Latvia ranks 82nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Common Good Justifications Score
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their views with the common good for society, either the greatest good for the greatest number of people or as helping the least advantaged people in society when considering important policy changes.