Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia
Latvia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 1,535 in 2030. ▼ Falling
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 1,535 for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in 2030. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia peaked at 2,089 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,535, in 2030.
That places Latvia 150th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,089 | — |
| 1991 | 2,079 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 2,054 | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 2,019 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 1,992 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 1,972 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 1,960 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 1,954 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 1,951 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 1,953 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 1,950 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 1,940 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 1,933 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 1,928 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 1,919 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,910 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 1,900 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 1,890 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 1,872 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 1,840 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,800 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 1,767 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 1,742 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1,720 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 1,698 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1,679 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,658 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,638 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 1,622 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,609 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1,597 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,584 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,581 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,587 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,583 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,572 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 1,561 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 1,553 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 1,546 | -0.4% |
| 2029 | 1,540 | -0.4% |
| 2030 | 1,535 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,003 | 1,951 | 2,089 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,908 | 1,840 | 1,950 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,693 | 1,609 | 1,800 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,570 | 1,540 | 1,597 | 10 |
| 2030s | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 147 Slovenia 1,819 compare
- 148 Lesotho 1,708 compare
- 149 Guinea-Bissau 1,594 compare
- 151 North Macedonia 1,500 compare
- 152 Bahrain 1,457 compare
- 153 Equatorial Guinea 1,394 compare
More gender data for Latvia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 242.79 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.87 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,535 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 6,644 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 7,068 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 6,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 7,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 7,299 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 7,779 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 8,130 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Latvia was 1,535 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,089 in 1990.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,535 in 2030.
- How does Latvia rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Latvia ranks 150th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.