Latvia Population Clock

Latvia population

1,818,854

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.98%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Latvia

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Latvia is 1,818,854, growing at an annual rate of -0.98%. That works out to a net change of approximately -50 people per day or -2 per hour.

The population change in Latvia is driven by three components: approximately 13,706 births per year and 27,358 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.98% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.35 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Latvia would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Latvia?

The current population of Latvia is approximately 1,818,854, growing at -0.98% per year.

How fast is the population of Latvia changing?

By approximately -50 people per day, or -2 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Latvia?

No. With approximately 13,706 births and 27,358 deaths per year, Latvia has a natural population decrease of about 13,652 people annually.

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