Annual change in population in Latvia
Latvia: Annual change in population was 1,340 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Latvia, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Latvia is 1,340 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 129.6% on the previous year and up 106.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Latvia peaked at 34,186 people in 1960 and was at its lowest, -51,013 people, in 1993.
That places Latvia 163rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 19,806 people | 15,193 people | 33,689 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 24,068 people | 20,377 people | 34,186 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 16,786 people | 8,162 people | 21,221 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,931 people | 6,230 people | 26,281 people | 10 |
| 1990s | -27,402 people | -51,013 people | -4,708 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -24,878 people | -35,666 people | -18,265 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -22,778 people | -44,210 people | -13,319 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -7,967 people | -15,526 people | 1,340 people | 4 |
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More population data for Latvia
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 31,860 people (2100)
- Population density 14.87 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.24 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 49,220 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.24 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.24 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.7% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.34 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Latvia?
- Annual change in population in Latvia was 1,340 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 34,186 people in 1960.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -51,013 people in 1993.
- How does Latvia rank for annual change in population?
- Latvia ranks 163rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.