Latvia
- Capital:
- Riga
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Northern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Riga, Daugavpils, Liepaja
- Abbreviation:
- LVA
1,835,935
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,835,935
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Latvia's population is projected to be 953,917 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,835,935 | -0.53% | 151 |
| 2025 | 1,853,559 | -0.51% | 151 |
| 2020 | 1,901,123 | -0.69% | 150 |
| 2019 | 1,914,263 | -0.69% | 150 |
| 2018 | 1,927,588 | -0.77% | 149 |
| 2017 | 1,942,594 | -0.88% | 149 |
| 2015 | 1,977,867 | -1.17% | 150 |
| 2010 | 2,097,831 | -1.3% | 143 |
| 2005 | 2,239,784 | -1.11% | 141 |
| 2000 | 2,368,313 | -0.97% | 139 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,835,935 | -0.53% | 151 |
| 2032 | 1,748,390 | -0.82% | 152 |
| 2037 | 1,679,783 | -0.8% | 152 |
| 2042 | 1,615,152 | -0.78% | 155 |
| 2047 | 1,552,134 | -0.79% | 154 |
| 2052 | 1,487,830 | -0.84% | 157 |
| 2057 | 1,418,061 | -0.96% | 159 |
| 2062 | 1,347,858 | -1.01% | 159 |
| 2067 | 1,280,031 | -1.03% | 159 |
| 2072 | 1,216,583 | -1.01% | 159 |
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Riga has a metropolitan area population of 590,260, comprising 32.15%% of Latvia's total population.
As of 2026, Latvia has a total population of 1,835,935, ranking as the 151st most populous nation in the world.
Latvia has a net population change of approximately -40 people per day, driven by 36 births, 75 deaths, and net emigration of 1 people.
Latvia represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.25% of Europe's population.
Latvia has a population density of 29.5 people per km² (approximately 76.4 per mi²), making it the 185th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 71.32% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Latvia is Latvian (62.7%) , followed by Russian (24.5%) .
As of 2026, Lutheran is the largest religion in Latvia, comprising 36.2% of the population.