Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard & Poor's | A | - | 31 Jul 2024 | rating downgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | A3 | - | 13 Feb 2015 | rating upgrade |
Fitch Ratings | A- | - | 3 Sep 2021 | outlook downgrade |
DBRS | A | - | 22 Nov 2021 | rating upgrade |
Current Latvia credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Latvia ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Latvia, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Latvia: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Latvia long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Latvia sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Latvia will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
AA
|
Aa2
|
AA
|
AA
|
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AA-
|
Aa3
|
AA-
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AA(low)
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Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
||
A-
|
A3
|
A-
|
A(low)
|
||
Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
|
||
BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
|
BBB(low)
|
||
Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
|
||
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
|
||
B-
|
B3
|
B-
|
B(low)
|
||
Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
|
||
CCC-
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Caa3
|
CCC-
|
CCC(low)
|
||
Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
||
In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
||
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Latvia Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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31 Jul 2024 | A | |||
31 Jul 2023 | A- | |||
7 Dec 2022 | A+ | |||
22 Nov 2021 | A | |||
3 Sep 2021 | A- | |||
24 May 2021 | A (low) | |||
10 Oct 2020 | A- | |||
23 May 2020 | A (low) | |||
11 Apr 2020 | A- | |||
22 Feb 2020 | A+ | |||
25 May 2019 | A (low) | |||
22 Sep 2018 | A | |||
22 Sep 2017 | A- | |||
30 Jun 2017 | A (low) | |||
13 Feb 2015 | A3 | |||
20 Jun 2014 | A- | |||
30 May 2014 | A- | |||
13 Dec 2013 | BBB+ | |||
9 Jul 2013 | BBB+ | |||
13 Jun 2013 | Baa1 | |||
10 Jun 2013 | BBB+ | |||
15 Mar 2013 | Baa2 | |||
13 Nov 2012 | BBB | |||
9 Nov 2012 | BBB | |||
2 May 2012 | BBB- | |||
13 Dec 2011 | BBB- | |||
6 Jun 2011 | Baa3 | |||
15 Mar 2011 | BBB- | |||
9 Mar 2011 | BB+ | |||
7 Dec 2010 | BB+ | |||
3 Sep 2010 | BB+ | |||
31 Mar 2010 | Baa3 | |||
12 Feb 2010 | BB | |||
10 Aug 2009 | BB | |||
23 Apr 2009 | Baa3 | |||
8 Apr 2009 | BB+ | |||
24 Feb 2009 | BB+ | |||
7 Jan 2009 | Baa1 | |||
12 Nov 2008 | BBB- | |||
7 Nov 2008 | A3 | |||
27 Oct 2008 | BBB | |||
3 Oct 2008 | BBB | |||
25 Sep 2008 | A2 | |||
31 Jan 2008 | BBB+ | |||
12 Sep 2007 | A2 | |||
17 Aug 2007 | BBB+ | |||
17 May 2007 | BBB+ | |||
5 Apr 2007 | A- | |||
19 Feb 2007 | A- | |||
9 Mar 2006 | A2 | |||
26 Aug 2005 | A- | |||
29 Jul 2004 | A- | |||
7 Jul 2004 | A- | |||
4 Nov 2003 | BBB+ | |||
29 Jul 2003 | BBB+ | |||
21 Jul 2003 | BBB+ | |||
12 Nov 2002 | A2 | |||
20 Aug 2002 | BBB+ | |||
9 Aug 2001 | BBB | |||
17 Jul 2001 | BBB | |||
29 Jun 1998 | BBB | |||
17 Dec 1997 | Baa2 | |||
16 Jan 1997 | BBB |