Readiness
46/100Capacity across five enabling pillarsEurope · #28 in region
Latvia
AI Readiness Score
Limited coverageiCoverage describes source availability, not statistical certainty.
- Live
- 0/23
- Years
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- Fallback
- 100%
SATURDAY, OCT 31, 20262026 EDITION · 17 INDICATORS
VOL. III · 2026 EDITION
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Executive summary
Current standing, trajectory, and source coverage.
Readiness and Adoption
Capacity to build AI compared with evidence of AI use today.
Adoption
42/100Early AdoptionTrajectory
+2/10PositiveReadiness vs Adoption: Radar
Blue = readiness capacity · Green = active adoption · Each axis pairs the closest dimension from each framework
| Dimension pair | Readiness | Adoption |
|---|---|---|
| Infra / Gov | 10/20 | 8/20 |
| Talent / Demand | 10/20 | 8/20 |
| Governance / Enterprise | 10/20 | 9/20 |
| Investment / Pipeline | 8/20 | 8/20 |
| Economy / Consumer | 8/20 | 9/20 |
Pillar evidence
Scores, supporting evidence, and the exact inputs behind each contribution.
Infrastructure
Latvia has good fibre broadband in urban areas, with EU-funded rural expansion programmes ongoing.
- Riga is developing a small data centre cluster, leveraging cold climate and renewable energy.
- 5G deployment is in early stages, with coverage concentrated in Riga and major cities.
View score inputs
| Input | Value | Year | Source | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband subscriptionsFixed broadband subscriptions unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Infrastructure baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 3.0 / 6 pts | Fallback |
| Individuals using the internetIndividuals using the internet unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Infrastructure baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.5 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile subscriptions unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Infrastructure baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.5 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Access to electricityAccess to electricity unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Infrastructure baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.5 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Infrastructure quality baselineInfrastructure quality baseline unavailable; used 5/20 of the static Infrastructure baseline. | Not available | Not reported | AI Trajectory Index | 2.5 / 5 pts | Fallback |
Talent
Riga Technical University and University of Latvia have active computer science programmes.
- Latvia's tech sector is growing, with companies like Printful and Accenture Latvia centres present.
- Brain drain to Western Europe and low salaries relative to EU peers remain significant talent challenges.
View score inputs
| Input | Value | Year | Source | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross tertiary enrolmentGross tertiary enrolment unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Talent baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 3.0 / 6 pts | Fallback |
| Labour productivityLabour productivity unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Talent baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 3.0 / 6 pts | Fallback |
| ResearchersResearchers unavailable; used 2/20 of the static Talent baseline. | Not available | Not reported | OECD Data Explorer | 1.0 / 2 pts | Fallback |
| Global Innovation IndexGlobal Innovation Index unavailable; used 1/20 of the static Talent baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Intellectual Property Organization | 0.5 / 1 pts | Fallback |
| Talent quality baselineTalent quality baseline unavailable; used 5/20 of the static Talent baseline. | Not available | Not reported | AI Trajectory Index | 2.5 / 5 pts | Fallback |
Governance
Latvia has a stable democratic system with GDPR compliance and EU AI Act alignment.
- The Data State Inspectorate (DSI) is the competent data protection authority.
- Governance is functional but administrative capacity for AI policy implementation is limited.
View score inputs
| Input | Value | Year | Source | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of LawRule of Law unavailable; used 5/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | Worldwide Governance Indicators | 2.5 / 5 pts | Fallback |
| Government EffectivenessGovernment Effectiveness unavailable; used 4/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | Worldwide Governance Indicators | 2.0 / 4 pts | Fallback |
| Regulatory QualityRegulatory Quality unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | Worldwide Governance Indicators | 1.5 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| National AI strategyNational AI strategy unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | OECD.AI Policy Observatory | 1.5 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| AI strategy recencyAI strategy recency unavailable; used 2/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | OECD.AI Policy Observatory | 1.0 / 2 pts | Fallback |
| AI regulation in forceAI regulation in force unavailable; used 1/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | OECD.AI Policy Observatory | 0.5 / 1 pts | Fallback |
| Government AI readinessGovernment AI readiness unavailable; used 2/20 of the static Governance baseline. | Not available | Not reported | Oxford Insights | 1.0 / 2 pts | Fallback |
Investment
Baltic startup ecosystem VC networks provide access to capital, though Latvia receives less investment than Estonia or Lithuania.
- EU structural funds are the primary driver of digital transformation investment.
- Government innovation support is more limited than in Estonia.
View score inputs
| Input | Value | Year | Source | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R&D expenditureR&D expenditure unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Investment baseline. | Not available | Not reported | OECD Data Explorer, then World Bank Open Data | 2.4 / 6 pts | Fallback |
| FDI net inflowsFDI net inflows unavailable; used 5/20 of the static Investment baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 2.0 / 5 pts | Fallback |
| Government expenditureGovernment expenditure unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Investment baseline. | Not available | Not reported | IMF DataMapper | 1.2 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Capital ecosystem baselineCapital ecosystem baseline unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Investment baseline. | Not available | Not reported | AI Trajectory Index | 2.4 / 6 pts | Fallback |
Economic Readiness
A small, open economy with IT services and manufacturing sectors beginning AI adoption.
- Latvia's proximity to the Estonian ecosystem provides knowledge and talent spillovers.
- Lower GDP per capita than Western EU limits enterprise AI spending.
View score inputs
| Input | Value | Year | Source | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita, PPPGDP per capita, PPP unavailable; used 6/20 of the static Economic Readiness baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 2.4 / 6 pts | Fallback |
| Private-sector creditPrivate-sector credit unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Economic Readiness baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.2 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Trade opennessTrade openness unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Economic Readiness baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.2 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Services value addedServices value added unavailable; used 3/20 of the static Economic Readiness baseline. | Not available | Not reported | World Bank Open Data | 1.2 / 3 pts | Fallback |
| Market capacity baselineMarket capacity baseline unavailable; used 5/20 of the static Economic Readiness baseline. | Not available | Not reported | AI Trajectory Index | 2.0 / 5 pts | Fallback |
| Government debt modifierGovernment debt modifier unavailable; no score adjustment was applied. | Not available | Not reported | IMF DataMapper | 0.0 / 0 pts | Fallback |
Outlook and policy gaps
Forward direction, constraints, and a structured country brief.
Projected 2028
49/100+3 points from todayTop accelerator
Baltic regional integration with Estonia's digital ecosystem and EU structural fund investment in digital infrastructureTop risk
Population decline and brain drain creating compounding talent shortages that limit AI ecosystem growthFive-section brief
Country research brief
Generate a concise review of standing, infrastructure and talent, governance, investment, and economic outlook.
News and supporting tools
Recent signals, comparable economies, and optional analysis controls.
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Comparable countries
Nearest neighbours across the five readiness pillars.
Analysis toolsWhat-if model, roadmap, AI Q&A, embed, and print controls
AI Development Roadmap
Algorithmic roadmap based on pillar scores · Updated with live data
◉Development Phase
Latvia is in the Development Phase
Scaling infrastructure and talent pipelines. Projected score by 2028: 49/100.
2028 Timeline
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Now
Score 46
2
2025–26
Talent pipeline scaling to 1,000+ AI graduates/yr
3
2026–27
AI regulation framework published
4
2028
Domestic AI investment exceeds 0.5% GDP
Priority Actions — 3 Weakest Pillars
◇Investment & R&D
8/20Near
Introduce R&D tax credits (≥25%) for AI-related expenditure
Mid
Create sovereign AI venture fund targeting deep-tech Series A/B rounds
⬠Economic Readiness
8/20Near
Streamline business registration to under 3 days; digitise government services
Mid
Negotiate AI services trade agreements; join WTO plurilateral digital trade talks
⬡Digital Infrastructure
10/20Near
Extend rural connectivity and reduce mobile data costs below $2/GB
Mid
Build national data centre capacity and connect to international internet exchanges
Roadmap generated algorithmically from pillar scores and World Bank data. Actions are indicative policy priorities, not official government plans.