Latvia vs North Macedonia: Total population
Latvia
1,864 thousands
in 2025
North Macedonia
1,819 thousands
in 2025
Latvia rank
148th
North Macedonia rank
149th
Total population over time
- Latvia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 1,864 thousands against 1,819 thousands in North Macedonia, a difference of 45 thousands.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 149th of 230 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,432 thousands | 1,772 thousands | 660.1 thousands | Latvia |
| 1980s | 2,572 thousands | 1,997 thousands | 574.54 thousands | Latvia |
| 1990s | 2,533 thousands | 2,028 thousands | 505.06 thousands | Latvia |
| 2000s | 2,268 thousands | 2,076 thousands | 192.44 thousands | Latvia |
| 2010s | 2,003 thousands | 1,992 thousands | 11.29 thousands | Latvia |
| 2020s | 1,885 thousands | 1,845 thousands | 39.6 thousands | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, Latvia or North Macedonia?
- Latvia, at 1,864 thousands against 1,819 thousands in North Macedonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between Latvia and North Macedonia?
- 45 thousands, with Latvia 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 total population?
- Latvia ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 149th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total population (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