Net migration in Latvia
Latvia: Net migration was -7,330 in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
-7,330
Change on year
down 229.4%
World rank
48th
of 74 countries
All-time high
22,027
in 2022
All-time low
-52,180
in 1992
Years of data
66
1960β2025
Net migration in Latvia, 1960β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Latvia recorded -7,330 for net migration in 2025.
The figure is down 229.4% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Latvia peaked at 22,027 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -52,180, in 1992.
Latvia ranks 48th of 74 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,949 | 11,420 | 14,177 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,892 | 3,661 | 15,997 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,080 | -4,960 | 19,249 | 10 |
| 1990s | -17,285 | -52,180 | -3,229 | 10 |
| 2000s | -15,566 | -34,807 | -8,027 | 10 |
| 2010s | -13,084 | -36,128 | -3,416 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,835 | -7,330 | 22,027 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 45 North Macedonia -5,645 compare
- 46 Uzbekistan -6,987 compare
- 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina -6,994 compare
- 49 Kazakhstan -8,834 compare
- 50 Montenegro -9,279 compare
- 51 Lebanon -10,230 compare
More population data for Latvia
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 31,860 (2100)
- Population density 14.87 (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.481 % change on previous year (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.24 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 49,220 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.24 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.24 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -8.82 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Latvia?
- Net migration in Latvia was -7,330 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 22,027 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -52,180 in 1992.
- How does Latvia rank for net migration?
- Latvia ranks 48th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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