Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia
Latvia: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 179 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia is 179, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 29.7% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia peaked at 3,173 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1992.
Latvia ranks 136th of 202 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | — |
| 1993 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 95 | +1800.0% |
| 1995 | 158 | +66.3% |
| 1996 | 1,956 | +1138.0% |
| 1997 | 1,916 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 1,014 | -47.1% |
| 1999 | 903 | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 484 | -46.4% |
| 2001 | 610 | +26.0% |
| 2002 | 3,080 | +404.9% |
| 2003 | 3,173 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 2,822 | -11.1% |
| 2005 | 2,428 | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 1,424 | -41.4% |
| 2007 | 660 | -53.7% |
| 2008 | 765 | +15.9% |
| 2009 | 787 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 712 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 706 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 662 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 228 | -65.6% |
| 2014 | 206 | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 187 | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 165 | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 162 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 152 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 144 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 143 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 122 | -14.7% |
| 2022 | 112 | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 138 | +23.2% |
| 2024 | 179 | +29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 756.5 | 5 | 1,956 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,623 | 484 | 3,173 | 10 |
| 2010s | 332.4 | 144 | 712 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.8 | 112 | 179 | 5 |
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8064 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.481 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.03 (2100)
- Population density 14.87 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 31,860 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.03 (2100)
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate -0.8321 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Latvia was 179 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,173 in 2003.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1992.
- How does Latvia rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Latvia ranks 136th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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