IMF Staff Country Reports

Republic of Latvia: Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation

Publication Date:

April 28, 2003

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2003 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Republic of Latvia has enjoyed continued strong economic performance since the last Article IV Consultation in January 2002. Real GDP growth was 7.9 percent in 2001 and 6.1 percent in 2002; growth has been led by investment and, more recently, consumption. Real per capita GDP now stands some 50 percent above its 1995 level. Inflation remains low and was under 1½ percent in 2002. The current account deficit rose to nearly 10 percent of GDP in 2001, partly reflecting stagnant external demand and one-time factors.

Series:

Country Report No. 2003/113

Subject:

Balance of payments Banking Budget planning and preparation Current account deficits Expenditure External debt Government debt management Public financial management (PFM)