Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Latvia
Latvia: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
350.46 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
34th
of 47 countries
All-time high
1,439 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1990
All-time low
350.46 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Latvia, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Latvia stood at 350.46 Thousand heads (animals). That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Latvia peaked at 1,439 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990 and was at its lowest, 350.46 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
That places Latvia 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,439 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1991 | 1,383 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 1,144 Thousand heads (animals) | -17.3% |
| 1993 | 677.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -40.8% |
| 1994 | 550.8 Thousand heads (animals) | -18.7% |
| 1995 | 537.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 509.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 476.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 434.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 378.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 366.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 384.7 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 388.1 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 379 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 371.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 385.2 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 377.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 398.7 Thousand heads (animals) | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 380.2 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 378.21 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 379.49 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 380.61 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 393.1 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 406.49 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 422.02 Thousand heads (animals) | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 419.08 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 412.31 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 405.82 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 395.33 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 395.32 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 398.99 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 393.47 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 391.35 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 368.06 Thousand heads (animals) | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 352.09 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 753.14 Thousand heads (animals) | 378.4 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,439 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 380.9 Thousand heads (animals) | 366.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 398.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2010s | 400.96 Thousand heads (animals) | 379.49 Thousand heads (animals) | 422.02 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 375.74 Thousand heads (animals) | 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) | 398.99 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 32 Slovakia 413.47 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 32 Slovakia 413.47 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 34 Latvia 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 36 Bosnia and Herzegovina 330.11 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 37 Estonia 234.2 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 37 Estonia 234.2 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Latvia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,434 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.9921 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.9922 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.86 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.86 million Number (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 12,887 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 30 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 1.86 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 12,887 Number (2024)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.24 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Latvia?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Latvia was 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,439 Thousand heads (animals) in 1990.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350.46 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Latvia rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Latvia ranks 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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