Democratic Features Index in Latvia
Latvia: Democratic Features Index was 9.15 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Democratic Features Index in Latvia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Latvia stood at 9.15. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Latvia peaked at 9.15 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.3, in 2005.
Latvia ranks 7th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.62 | 8.3 | 8.85 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.79 | 8.75 | 8.9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 9.03 | 8.95 | 9.15 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
- Spring temperature anomalies 4.57 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -5.99 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.33 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.08 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 162.39 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Latvia?
- Democratic features index in Latvia was 9.15 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.15 in 2025.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.3 in 2005.
- How does Latvia rank for democratic features index?
- Latvia ranks 7th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).