How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Slovakia?

11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

The World Bank, published as Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Latvia vs Slovakia: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity

Latvia

233.4%

in 2019

Slovakia

219.6%

in 2019

Latvia rank

106th

Slovakia rank

107th

Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity over time

Latvia
Slovakia

How they compare

Latvia currently reports 233.4% against 219.6% in Slovakia, a difference of 13.8%.

That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Slovakia's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.

Latvia ranks 106th and Slovakia ranks 107th of 189 countries.

Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Latvia	Slovakia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	363.3%	339.4%	23.9%	Latvia
2010s	322.4%	268.0%	54.4%	Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher getting electricity: cost to get electricity, Latvia or Slovakia?: Latvia, at 233.4% against 219.6% in Slovakia as of 2019.
What is the difference in getting electricity: cost to get electricity between Latvia and Slovakia?: 13.8%, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Slovakia?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
How do Latvia and Slovakia rank globally for getting electricity: cost to get electricity?: Latvia ranks 106th and Slovakia ranks 107th of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?: The World Bank, published as Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Getting electricity: Cost to get electricity (% of income per capita)
Unit: % of income per capita
Source: World Bank
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 189 places, 2,056 data points, 2009–2019
Last refreshed: 07 September 2026

The cost is the total median cost associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity. It is calculated as a percentage of income per capita. All the fees and costs associated with completing the procedures to connect a warehouse to electricity are recorded, including those related to obtaining clearances from government agencies, applying for the connection, receiving inspections of both the site and the internal wiring, purchasing material, getting the actual connection works and paying a security deposit. Bribes are not included.