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Latvia
Country Overview
| Capital | Riga |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1.88 million |
| GDP (2022) | 40.42 billion $ |
| Surface Area (2024) | 64,589.00 km² |
Key Indicators Evolution
Detailed Data
Demographic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 1.88 million | 1.88 million | 1.90 million | 1.91 million | 1.93 million | 1.94 million | 1.96 million | 1.98 million | 1.99 million | 2.01 million | 2.03 million | 2.06 million | 2.10 million | 2.14 million | 2.18 million | 2.20 million | 2.22 million | 2.24 million | 2.26 million | 2.29 million | 2.31 million | 2.34 million | 2.37 million | 2.39 million |
| Population growth (annual %) | -0.27% | -0.84% | -0.70% | -0.70% | -0.78% | -0.89% | -0.91% | -0.82% | -0.94% | -1.07% | -1.24% | -1.82% | -2.08% | -1.65% | -1.05% | -0.82% | -0.92% | -1.08% | -1.09% | -0.97% | -1.16% | -1.29% | -0.96% | -0.81% |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | .. | 30.28 | 30.54 | 30.76 | 30.97 | 31.21 | 31.49 | 31.78 | 32.04 | 32.34 | 32.69 | 33.10 | 33.71 | 34.42 | 34.99 | 35.36 | 35.65 | 35.98 | 36.37 | 36.77 | 37.12 | 37.56 | 38.05 | 38.42 |
Economic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 40.42 billion | 39.44 billion | 34.39 billion | 34.23 billion | 34.43 billion | 30.48 billion | 28.08 billion | 27.26 billion | 31.39 billion | 30.20 billion | 28.17 billion | 27.47 billion | 23.96 billion | 26.41 billion | 35.85 billion | 31.05 billion | 21.57 billion | 17.00 billion | 14.44 billion | 11.77 billion | 9.56 billion | 8.36 billion | 7.96 billion | 7.53 billion |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 2.95% | 6.73% | -3.51% | 0.59% | 3.99% | 3.31% | 2.37% | 3.89% | 1.90% | 2.01% | 7.04% | 2.57% | -4.46% | -14.26% | -3.25% | 9.94% | 11.97% | 10.72% | 8.28% | 8.42% | 7.09% | 6.32% | 5.68% | 2.76% |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 21,508 | 20,930 | 18,096 | 17,883 | 17,865 | 15,695 | 14,332 | 13,786 | 15,742 | 15,007 | 13,847 | 13,339 | 11,421 | 12,332 | 16,467 | 14,114 | 9,723 | 7,595 | 6,379 | 5,145 | 4,137 | 3,578 | 3,362 | 3,152 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 17.31% | 3.28% | 0.22% | 2.81% | 2.53% | 2.93% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.62% | -0.03% | 2.26% | 4.37% | -1.08% | 3.53% | 15.40% | 10.09% | 6.54% | 6.75% | 6.19% | 2.94% | 1.94% | 2.49% | 2.65% | 2.36% |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | 22.79% | 22.14% | 21.90% | 21.34% | 22.83% | 23.48% | 23.50% | 22.39% | 22.05% | 21.75% | 21.08% | 20.60% | 19.66% | 18.67% | 20.68% | 21.61% | 22.12% | 21.44% | 20.33% | 20.20% | 19.96% | 20.66% | 20.72% | 22.67% |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | .. | 12.30 | 12.20 | 11.90 | 11.90 | 12.80 | 12.50 | 11.70 | 13.30 | 13.80 | 14.30 | 14.60 | 16.10 | 15.50 | 15.10 | 13.90 | 11.10 | 14.10 | 12.60 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | 6.82% | 7.51% | 8.10% | 6.31% | 7.41% | 8.72% | 9.64% | 9.87% | 10.85% | 11.87% | 15.05% | 16.21% | 19.48% | 17.52% | 7.74% | 6.05% | 7.03% | 10.03% | 11.71% | 12.06% | 13.83% | 13.82% | 14.21% | 13.79% |
Environmental
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | .. | .. | 6,928 | 7,569 | 7,785 | 7,117 | 7,145 | 7,316 | 7,282 | 7,452 | 7,571 | 7,897 | 8,518 | 7,364 | 8,106 | 8,532 | 8,200 | 7,715 | 7,617 | 7,593 | 7,352 | 7,357 | 6,930 | 7,549 |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | .. | .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Social
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 6.79% | 6.79% | 7.22% | 7.29% | 6.97% | 6.87% | 7.69% | 7.94% | 7.50% | 8.06% | 8.37% | 8.90% | 8.61% | 8.75% | 7.96% | 10.18% | 11.46% | 12.05% | 13.30% | 14.24% | 16.23% | 15.47% | 14.93% | 17.49% |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 23.67% | 23.51% | 23.64% | 23.72% | 23.66% | 23.31% | 24.11% | 23.65% | 23.85% | 23.92% | 23.48% | 22.91% | 23.07% | 24.34% | 29.40% | 28.63% | 27.37% | 26.48% | 26.94% | 27.07% | 25.53% | 26.27% | 26.76% | 25.76% |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 69.54% | 69.70% | 69.14% | 68.99% | 69.37% | 69.83% | 68.19% | 68.42% | 68.65% | 68.02% | 68.15% | 68.20% | 68.31% | 66.91% | 62.64% | 61.19% | 61.17% | 61.47% | 59.76% | 58.68% | 58.24% | 58.26% | 58.32% | 56.75% |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 1.47 | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.60 | 1.69 | 1.74 | 1.70 | 1.65 | 1.52 | 1.44 | 1.33 | 1.36 | 1.46 | 1.58 | 1.54 | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.29 | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.16 |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2.80 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.60 | 3.80 | 4.00 | 4.30 | 4.70 | 5.10 | 5.50 | 6.00 | 6.50 | 6.90 | 7.30 | 7.70 | 8.10 | 8.60 | 9.10 | 9.70 | 10.30 | 10.80 | 11.50 | 12.40 |
| Net migration | -8,466 | -6,815 | -7,381 | -7,903 | -8,632 | -9,498 | -10,340 | -11,163 | -11,830 | -12,505 | -12,981 | -13,447 | -14,321 | -15,152 | -15,933 | -16,590 | -17,116 | -17,620 | -18,142 | -18,671 | -19,291 | -19,909 | -20,514 | -21,131 |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | .. | .. | .. | 13.09 | .. | .. | .. | 11.61 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 10.99 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 10.87 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 8.90 | .. |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 99.80% | 99.80% | 100.00% | 99.70% | 99.70% | 99.60% | 99.70% | 99.70% | 99.80% | 99.80% | 99.90% | 99.90% | 100.00% |
Key Statistics and Indicators for Latvia
Demographics
- Total Population (2022): 1.88 million inhabitants
- Population Density (2021): 30.28 people/km²
- Age Distribution:
- 0-14 years: 15.56%
- 15-64 years: 62.58%
- 65 years and above: 21.86%
- Fertility Rate (2022): 1.47 births/woman
- Infant Mortality Rate (2022): 2.80 per 1,000 live births
Economy
- GDP (2022): 40.42 billion $
- Employment Distribution:
- Agriculture: 6.79%
- Industry: 23.67%
- Services: 69.54%
- Unemployment Rate (2023): 6.47%
These key statistics and indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic and economic situation in Latvia. With a population of 1.88 million inhabitants in 2022 and a GDP of 40.42 billion $ in 2022, Latvia presents a unique profile in terms of socio-economic development. The demographic structure, employment distribution by sector, as well as fertility and infant mortality rates are crucial indicators for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the country.