Population of Latvia

As of May 2026, the population of Latvia is 1.8 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 19 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 1.05%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42.3 years in 2016 to 44.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.5 years and population density is 28.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Latvia peaked in 1960, reaching around 1.31% annually, but has since declined to approximately -1.05% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 28.62 thousand in 1961 to nearly -18.59 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Latvia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 70.9 years in 2006 to 76.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 6 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Latvia

The cities of Latvia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 995 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Riga, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 742.6 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Daugavpils with 78.1 thousand and Liepāja, Liepaja with 67.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Latvia: