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Latvia Population 2026
Latvia, officially known as the Republic of Latvia, is a country located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. As of January 1, 2021, Latvia’s population was 1,893,223, with a population density of 30 people per km². The country has an aging population, with 22.1% aged 65+ and a median age of 42.8 years.
Over the past decade, Latvia experienced a 20% population decline, largely due to net migration losses of 97,000 people. Ethnically, Latvians make up 62.7%, followed by Russians (24.5%), Belarusians (3.1%), Ukrainians (2.2%), and Poles (2.0%).
According to the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of Latvia in 2026 is projected to be 1,771,916 (1.77 million or 17.7 lakh).
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Latvia Demographics
| Latvia | 2026 Est. |
| Total Population | 1,771,916 |
| Global Rank | 151 |
| Land Area | 62,249 sq. km (24,034 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 122 |
| Pop. Density | 30 people/sq. km |
| Growth Rate | -1.12% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.35 |
| Infant mortality rate | 2.7 |
| Median Age | 43.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 76.33 years |
| Urban Population | 67.5% |
Religion in Latvia
Christianity is the majority religion in Latvia and Its followed by 65% of the population. Among Christians, Lutheranism (Protestant denomination) with 36% adherents is the most followed. Next comes the Roman Catholics at 17%, Eastern Orthodoxy at 9%, and 2% belonged to smaller Christian denominations.
A further 35% are not affiliated with any religion or follow any Religion and 1% belong to other religions.
Religion percentage in Latvia
| Religion | Percentage |
| Christianity | 64% |
| – Lutheranism | – 36% |
| – Catholicism | – 17% |
| – Eastern Orthodoxy | – 9% |
| Other Christians | 2% |
| None | 35% |
| Other | 1% |
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Largest Cities in Latvia by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Rīga | 6,32,614 |
| 2 | Daugavpils | 82,604 |
| 3 | Liepāja | 68,945 |
| 4 | Jelgava | 55,972 |
| 5 | Jūrmala | 49,325 |
| 6 | Ventspils | 34,377 |
| 7 | Rēzekne | 27,820 |
| 8 | Valmiera | 23,125 |
| 9 | Jēkabpils | 22,076 |