When growth is consumption-driven, inflation is the price
The Latvian economy already returned to its pre-pandemic level in 2021, only thanks to household consumption, wage growth and savings.
The Latvian economy already returned to its pre-pandemic level in 2021, only thanks to household consumption, wage growth and savings.
In Lithuania, the inflation rate reached around 11% in early 2022, and heating bills are expected to increase by 50% to 60%.
Following a record GDP growth (8.5%) in 2021, the Estonian economy will slow in 2022, still maintaining a strong pace (+4%).
Riga is facing multiple challenges: energy prices, increasingly unemployed, a domestic market fall, global supply chain disruptions.
Estonia showed one of the fastest recoveries from the crisis with an economic growth of 8%. However, a slow down is now expected.
In Estonia, inflation of 7% in October was caused by a sharp rise in energy prices and blockages in the supply chain. Demand is driving an economic growth.
Vilnius has achieved considerable results in energy supply from renewables, recycling and composting. However, emissions have increased by 50% since 2005.
ING estimates strong price pressure due to the continued rise in fuel, food and energy. In August, PPI accelerated to 9.5% YoY.
The offshore wind farm is a joint Estonia-Latvia project with a total capacity of 700-1000 MW, and will provide over 3 TWh of renewable energy per year.
New Generation Lithuania lays the foundations for high added value, digitalization, green course, better education, health and social services.