Europe · RigaLatvia· by the numbers
Latvia's population is 1,847,785 (2025) — the 150th-largest in the world and the 33rd-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 18,339 people a year.
Latvia Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Latvia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is Latvia's Population Declining?
Yes. Latvia's population fell by 18,339 people (-0.98%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.2 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Latvia Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Latvia Located?
- Capital
- Riga
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 62,230 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 64,589 km²
- Borders
- 4 countries
Lithuania
Estonia
Belarus
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Latvia?
Latvia's population is 1,847,785 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #150 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Latvia?
1,847,785 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Latvia's population density?
29.7 people per km², based on a land area of 62,230 km².
What is Latvia ranked in population worldwide?
#150 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Latvia?
76.4 years on average (2024) — 71.6 for men, 81.5 for women.
What is Latvia's GDP?
$48.6B, ranking #99 of 186 economies we track — $26,312 per capita.
Is Latvia's population declining?
Yes. Latvia's population has been shrinking, falling by 18,339 people (-0.98%) between 2024 and 2025.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport