International Migrant Population Statistics in Latvia (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 11.8% of the population in Latvia were international migrants in 2024. Down from 12.6% in 2020 to 11.8% in 2024 (−0.8 percentage points). Latvia ranks #30 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #73 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 11.8% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Latvia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- −0.8 pp (2024)
- Down from 12.6% in 2020 to 11.8% in 2024 (−0.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 24.3% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 24.3% in 1990 to 11.8% in 2024.
- Peak value (1990)
- 24.3% (1990)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 11.8%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #30 of 57 (2024)
- Latvia ranks 30 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #73 of 216 (2024)
- Latvia ranks 73 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Latvia (11.8%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.3 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Latvia (2024)
- 92.7% (2024)
- 92.7% of the population in Latvia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.9 million (2024)
- Latvia had a population of 1.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.8% | −0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 12.6% | −0.8 pp |
| 2015 | 13.4% | −1.6 pp |
| 2010 | 15% | −1.8 pp |
| 2005 | 16.8% | −1.4 pp |
| 2000 | 18.2% | −3.4 pp |
| 1995 | 21.6% | −2.7 pp |
| 1990 | 24.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Latvia were international migrants?
11.8% of the population in Latvia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Latvia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Latvia ranks 30 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 11.8% versus a regional average of 16.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Latvia rank globally on international migrant population?
Latvia ranks 73 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did international migrant population in Latvia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 24.3% in 1990; the latest (2024) value is 11.8%.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Latvia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Latvia.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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