Elite Consultations Score in Latvia
Latvia: Elite Consultations Score was 1.43 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in Latvia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elite consultations score in Latvia is 1.43, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 14.6% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Latvia peaked at 2.29 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -2.18, in 1940.
Latvia ranks 51st of 176 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 1 |
| 1790s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 10 |
| 1800s | -1.89 | -2.1 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1810s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1820s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1830s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1840s | -1.87 | -1.87 | -1.87 | 10 |
| 1850s | -1.85 | -1.87 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1860s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1870s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1880s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1890s | -1.81 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 10 |
| 1900s | -1.51 | -1.8 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.9845 | -1.1 | -0.635 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.909 | 0.909 | 0.909 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1054 | -0.555 | 0.909 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.02 | -2.18 | -1.78 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.982 | -1.78 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.502 | -0.556 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.556 | -0.556 | -0.556 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.3866 | -0.556 | -0.015 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 | 0.949 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.82 | 1.39 | 2.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.56 | 1.37 | 1.82 | 6 |
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 elite consultations score in Latvia?
- Elite consultations score in Latvia was 1.43 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 in 2013.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.18 in 1940.
- How does Latvia rank for elite consultations score?
- Latvia ranks 51st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. 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 Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.