Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia
Latvia: Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing was 44.99 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
44.99 Million euro
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
28th
of 44 countries
All-time high
50 Million euro
in 2023
All-time low
7.83 Million euro
in 2003
Years of data
28
1997–2024
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia, 1997–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia is 44.99 Million euro, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia peaked at 50 Million euro in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7.83 Million euro, in 2003.
That places Latvia 28th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8.29 Million euro | — |
| 1998 | 9.07 Million euro | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 8.48 Million euro | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 8.73 Million euro | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 8.61 Million euro | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 9.07 Million euro | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 7.83 Million euro | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 8.35 Million euro | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 9.21 Million euro | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 15.62 Million euro | +69.6% |
| 2007 | 26.4 Million euro | +69.0% |
| 2008 | 39.35 Million euro | +49.1% |
| 2009 | 23.61 Million euro | -40.0% |
| 2010 | 25.62 Million euro | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 29.92 Million euro | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 29.42 Million euro | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 26.27 Million euro | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 22.78 Million euro | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 21.12 Million euro | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 19.78 Million euro | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 18.74 Million euro | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 17.12 Million euro | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 16.28 Million euro | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 16.3 Million euro | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 21.14 Million euro | +29.7% |
| 2022 | 32.19 Million euro | +52.3% |
| 2023 | 50 Million euro | +55.3% |
| 2024 | 44.99 Million euro | -10.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 44.99 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 337.52 Million euro, 13% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 44.99 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 381.65 Million euro, 12% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.61 Million euro | 8.29 Million euro | 9.07 Million euro | 3 |
| 2000s | 15.68 Million euro | 7.83 Million euro | 39.35 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.71 Million euro | 16.28 Million euro | 29.92 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.92 Million euro | 16.3 Million euro | 50 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More urban development data for Latvia
- Population in the largest city 48.6% (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 13.01 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in largest city 615,764 (2025)
- Population density 30.27 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 1,345 Number (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 89.0% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 4.69 million Number (2024)
- Housing cost overburden rate by NUTS 2 region 5.7% (2025)
- Wagons and their load capacity by type of wagons 4,920 Number (2024)
- Road freight transport by load capacity (LC) of vehicle and type of 15,108 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia?
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Latvia was 44.99 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 50 Million euro in 2023.
- What is the lowest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.83 Million euro in 2003.
- How does Latvia rank for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Latvia ranks 28th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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