Latvia

Republic of Latvia

"A Baltic nation known for its Art Nouveau architecture, dense forests, and medieval heritage."

Northern Europe
UN Member
NATO
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Riga

56.95°, 24.11°

Official Languages

Latvian

Population

1.88M

Total Area

64.56K km²

Population Density

29.08 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#146
1,877,445

Population-0.1%

2023
#78
75.68

Life Expectancy

2023
#144
68.7%

Urban Population

2023
#167
1.36

Fertility Rate

2023
#37
92.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#98
$42.25B

GDP+1.7%

2023
#48
$22.50K

GDP per Capita

2023
#31
1.3%

Inflation

2024
#115
6.7%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#67
33.7

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Latvia

What is the capital of Latvia?

Latvia's capital city is Riga.

What is the population of Latvia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Latvia is approximately 1.88M people. This makes it the 146th most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Latvia?

Latvia spans a total area of approximately 64,559 square kilometers (24,926.36 square miles).

Which continent is Latvia in?

Latvia is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Latvia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Latvia is approximately $42.25B USD. This ranks Latvia as the 98th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.