What is free and fair elections index in Latvia?

Free and fair elections index in Latvia was 0.92 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Latvia?

The highest recorded value was 0.935 in 2023.

What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Latvia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Latvia rank for free and fair elections index?

Latvia ranks 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Latvia?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. 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 Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Free and Fair Elections Index in Latvia

Name: Free and Fair Elections Index in Latvia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Latvia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.92 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.92

Change on year

down 0.4%

World rank

31st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.935

in 2023

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Latvia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Latvia recorded 0.92 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Latvia peaked at 0.935 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

That places Latvia 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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	0	0	0	1
1790s	0	0	0	10
1800s	0	0	0	10
1810s	0	0	0	10
1820s	0	0	0	10
1830s	0	0	0	10
1840s	0	0	0	10
1850s	0	0	0	10
1860s	0	0	0	10
1870s	0	0	0	10
1880s	0	0	0	10
1890s	0	0	0	10
1900s	0	0	0	10
1910s	0.0732	0	0.342	10
1920s	0.8587	0.618	0.895	10
1930s	0.3802	0	0.872	10
1940s	0.2234	0.201	0.251	10
1950s	0.2719	0.27	0.274	10
1960s	0.19	0.166	0.273	10
1970s	0.2878	0.239	0.299	10
1980s	0.2999	0.277	0.416	10
1990s	0.7935	0.549	0.889	10
2000s	0.8768	0.838	0.9	10
2010s	0.8929	0.849	0.909	10
2020s	0.9127	0.888	0.935	6

Countries ranked near Latvia

28 South Korea 0.935 compare
29 Iceland 0.929 compare
30 United Kingdom 0.924 compare
32 Slovenia 0.916 compare
33 Sri Lanka 0.914 compare
34 Cyprus 0.909 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Latvia?: Free and fair elections index in Latvia was 0.92 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Latvia?: The highest recorded value was 0.935 in 2023.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Latvia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Latvia rank for free and fair elections index?: Latvia ranks 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Latvia?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. 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 Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Free and Fair Elections Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,402 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which registration fraud, systematic irregularities, government intimidation of the opposition, vote buying, and election violence are absent, and the election management body is autonomous and has enough staff and resources.