Latvia vs North Macedonia: Population aged 14 years or younger
Latvia
284.96 thousands
in 2025
North Macedonia
303.23 thousands
in 2025
Latvia rank
157th
North Macedonia rank
155th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- Latvia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 303.23 thousands against 284.96 thousands in Latvia, a difference of 18.27 thousands.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was North Macedonia ahead.
Latvia ranks 157th and North Macedonia ranks 155th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and North Macedonia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 513.06 thousands | 562.69 thousands | 49.63 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 1980s | 540.49 thousands | 565.86 thousands | 25.37 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 523.39 thousands | 518.92 thousands | 4.47 thousands | Latvia |
| 2000s | 353.25 thousands | 450.08 thousands | 96.84 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 298.57 thousands | 365.16 thousands | 66.59 thousands | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 297.41 thousands | 315.13 thousands | 17.72 thousands | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, Latvia or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 303.23 thousands against 284.96 thousands in Latvia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between Latvia and North Macedonia?
- 18.27 thousands, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and North Macedonia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and North Macedonia rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Latvia ranks 157th and North Macedonia ranks 155th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release