🇱🇻 Latvia
Latvia (Europe) has a population of 1,847,785 (2025), ranking 148 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Latvia: $26,312 /inh. (2025), ranking 63 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Latvia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186).
Weaknesses – Latvia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use (152/165), Tobacco use among men (146/165), Tobacco use among women (142/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Latvia has $26,312 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Latvia has 6.6 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Latvia has 3.7 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Latvia has 2.1 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $16,239 /inh. | 2021 | 43 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $46,137 /inh. | 2025 | 57 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $24,980 /inh. | 2025 | 60 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $26,312 /inh. | 2025 | 63 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 78 of 211 |
| GDP | $48.6B | 2025 | 101 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $85.3B | 2025 | 111 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.2 % | 2021 | 116 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.1 % | 2025 | 140 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.6 % | 2025 | 119 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 119 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 71.5 % | 2025 | 54 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 21.8 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 13 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.5 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.5 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.6 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 6.7 % | 2025 | 123 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 13.7 % | 2025 | 148 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 129.7 % | 2025 | 38 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 62.6 % | 2025 | 39 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 17.5 % | 2024 | 45 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 67.2 % | 2025 | 45 of 192 |
| Services exports | $9.3B | 2025 | 74 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $22.1B | 2025 | 79 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -5.3 % | 2025 | 145 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 3,204,000 arr. | 2020 | 52 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3 % | 2025 | 85 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $880M | 2007 | 88 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $402.6M | 2025 | 126 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.8 % | 2025 | 150 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 7.4 % | 1994 | 7 of 109 |
| Military spending | 3.6 % | 2025 | 20 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 22.9 % | 2025 | 35 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 34.2 % | 2023 | 41 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.8 % | 2023 | 47 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 17.6 % | 2024 | 71 of 161 |
| Budget balance | -2 % | 2024 | 74 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 10.3 % | 2024 | 134 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $6.1B | 2025 | 99 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 29.3 % | 2024 | 119 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2 months | 2025 | 139 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 64.2 % | 2025 | 61 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.1 % | 2025 | 88 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 20 % | 2025 | 101 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 10 % | 2025 | 101 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 57.6 % | 2025 | 115 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 % | 2025 | 117 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 18.7 % | 2025 | 136 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 53.6 % | 2025 | 6 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 22.2 % | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 43.1 yrs | 2023 | 30 of 226 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.6 % | 2024 | 33 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 46 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 59.7 per 100 | 2025 | 72 of 213 |
| Urban population | 68.6 % | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 62.6 % | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
| Population | 1,847,785 inhab. | 2025 | 148 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.2 % | 2025 | 173 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 86.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 208 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 46.4 % | 2025 | 208 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 14.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 4 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 10 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 13 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 8.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 52 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.5 yrs | 2024 | 62 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.2 yrs | 2023 | 76 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.4 yrs | 2024 | 93 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 71.6 yrs | 2024 | 106 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 13.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 121 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 26.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 136 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.24 children/woman | 2024 | 191 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 6.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.99 % | 2025 | 205 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 98 % | 2024 | 20 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 27 of 190 |
| Physicians | 3.4 per 1,000 | 2022 | 50 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 7.3 % | 2023 | 78 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 21 per 100,000 | 2024 | 80 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.37 per 1,000 | 2022 | 85 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.5 % | 2024 | 86 of 152 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.8 % | 2024 | 87 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 92.5 % | 2024 | 110 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 35.1 % | 2023 | 124 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of women | 169.8 cm | 2014 | 1 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 181.4 cm | 2014 | 4 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 14.2 L/person | 2024 | 5 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27 kg/m² | 2016 | 51 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.1 % | 2024 | 66 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 21.3 % | 2024 | 75 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 95 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 22.3 % | 2024 | 99 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 22.7 % | 2024 | 118 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 21.9 % | 2024 | 142 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 47.2 % | 2024 | 146 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 34.6 % | 2024 | 152 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.2 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 4.8 % | 2020 | 21 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 17 % | 2020 | 42 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.58 | 2003 | 59 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.59 | 2003 | 66 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 11.8 % | 2024 | 71 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 75 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.56 | 2003 | 76 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 77.3 % | 2020 | 77 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 35.3 % | 2022 | 95 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 12.8 % | 2022 | 101 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.7 % | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2023 | 38 of 169 |
| Gini index | 34 | 2023 | 76 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.2 % | 2023 | 78 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 26.2 % | 2023 | 96 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 56.9 ° | 2026 | 10 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 498 km | 2026 | 105 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 1,370 km | 2026 | 110 of 230 |
| Land area | 62,230 km² | 2024 | 121 of 212 |
| Total area | 64,590 km² | 2024 | 124 of 212 |
| Population density | 30 inh./km² | 2024 | 169 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 9,014 m³/inh. | 2022 | 50 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 667 mm | 2022 | 117 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 87 m | 2026 | 152 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 10.2 % | 2015 | 172 of 212 |
| Highest point | 312 m | 2026 | 199 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 55.6 % | 2024 | 43 of 210 |
| Arable land | 21.8 % | 2024 | 49 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 18.8 % | 2025 | 94 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 31.7 % | 2024 | 116 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.73 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.6 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.83 | 2025 | 19 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.75 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.89 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.92 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.9 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.93 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.97 | 2025 | 10 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 11 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.93 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 20 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.13 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.94 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.07 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.12 | 2025 | 27 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.02 | 2025 | 31 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.07 | 2025 | 33 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.53 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 59 pts | 2024 | 39 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.77 | 2025 | 50 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.83 | 2025 | 51 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.81 | 2025 | 58 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7 % | 2012 | 25 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 28.6 % | 2025 | 56 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 31 % | 2025 | 71 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,918 | 2025 | 171 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 82.3 /100 | 2025 | 45 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 4.8 pts | 2025 | 69 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2017 | 25 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 7.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 50 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 55.6 % | 1995 | 55 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 19 per 100,000 | 2023 | 69 of 192 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 16.8 % | 1995 | 74 of 150 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 99.4 % | 2022 | 22 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,340 | 2025 | 39 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $836 | 2025 | 40 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 27.3 % | 2019 | 49 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 10.7 % | 2019 | 96 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2026 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Latvia?
Latvia has about 1,847,785 inhabitants (2025), ranking 148 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Latvia?
GDP per capita is $26,312 /inh. (2025): Latvia ranks 63 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Latvia?
Annual inflation is 3.7 % (2025); Latvia ranks 119 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Latvia?
The unemployment rate is 6.6 % (2025); Latvia ranks 119 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Latvia stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Latvia has $26,312 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Latvia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.