Net migration (UNICEF) in Latvia
Latvia: Net migration was -7,330 in 2025. ◆ 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
1960–2025
Net migration in Latvia, 1960–2025
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.
Net migration in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,420 | — |
| 1961 | 12,364 | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 12,344 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 12,308 | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 13,010 | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 13,218 | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 13,465 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 14,177 | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 13,465 | -5.0% |
| 1969 | 13,718 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 12,494 | -8.9% |
| 1971 | 10,846 | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 11,077 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 15,997 | +44.4% |
| 1974 | 14,420 | -9.9% |
| 1975 | 12,166 | -15.6% |
| 1976 | 8,870 | -27.1% |
| 1977 | 11,992 | +35.2% |
| 1978 | 7,399 | -38.3% |
| 1979 | 3,661 | -50.5% |
| 1980 | 3,099 | -15.4% |
| 1981 | 6,536 | +110.9% |
| 1982 | 8,116 | +24.2% |
| 1983 | 8,115 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 8,847 | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 12,037 | +36.1% |
| 1986 | 13,972 | +16.1% |
| 1987 | 19,249 | +37.8% |
| 1988 | 15,784 | -18.0% |
| 1989 | -4,960 | -131.4% |
| 1990 | -13,196 | +166.0% |
| 1991 | -12,020 | -8.9% |
| 1992 | -52,180 | +334.1% |
| 1993 | -32,914 | -36.9% |
| 1994 | -21,446 | -34.8% |
| 1995 | -13,288 | -38.0% |
| 1996 | -9,888 | -25.6% |
| 1997 | -9,183 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | -5,504 | -40.1% |
| 1999 | -3,229 | -41.3% |
| 2000 | -15,679 | +385.6% |
| 2001 | -18,634 | +18.8% |
| 2002 | -9,160 | -50.8% |
| 2003 | -11,422 | +24.7% |
| 2004 | -15,136 | +32.5% |
| 2005 | -11,134 | -26.4% |
| 2006 | -9,211 | -17.3% |
| 2007 | -8,027 | -12.9% |
| 2008 | -22,445 | +179.6% |
| 2009 | -34,807 | +55.1% |
| 2010 | -36,128 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | -20,202 | -44.1% |
| 2012 | -11,914 | -41.0% |
| 2013 | -14,386 | +20.7% |
| 2014 | -8,799 | -38.8% |
| 2015 | -10,826 | +23.0% |
| 2016 | -12,327 | +13.9% |
| 2017 | -7,867 | -36.2% |
| 2018 | -4,972 | -36.8% |
| 2019 | -3,416 | -31.3% |
| 2020 | -3,147 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | -280 | -91.1% |
| 2022 | 22,027 | -7966.8% |
| 2023 | 7,966 | -63.8% |
| 2024 | -2,225 | -127.9% |
| 2025 | -7,330 | +229.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's -7,330 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9,502. (42 countries reporting)
- Latvia's -7,330 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +7966.8% | -280 | 22,027 |
| 2000 | -385.6% | -3,229 | -15,679 |
| 1992 | -334.1% | -12,020 | -52,180 |
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 |
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More population data for Latvia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8064 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.55 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.481 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.3147 units per person (2025)
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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