Latvia’s retail sector posted a strong start to the year, with year-over-year sales growth accelerating to 6.10% in January 2026, according to data updated on 27 February 2026. This marks a sharp improvement from December 2025, when retail sales were up just 0.80% from a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring January 2026 retail activity against January 2025. The previous reading compared December 2025 to December 2024. The jump from 0.80% to 6.10% suggests a notable strengthening in consumer demand at the beginning of 2026, signaling improving momentum in Latvia’s domestic economy.
