Net migration in Latvia

Latvia: Net migration was -7,330 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-7,330
Change on year
down 229.4%
World rank
144th
of 215 countries
All-time high
22,027
in 2022
All-time low
-52,180
in 1992
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Latvia, 1960–2025

-60.0k-40.0k-20.0k020.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Latvia recorded -7,330 for net migration in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 229.4% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Latvia peaked at 22,027 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -52,180, in 1992.

That places Latvia 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 12,949 11,420 14,177 10
1970s 10,892 3,661 15,997 10
1980s 9,080 -4,960 19,249 10
1990s -17,285 -52,180 -3,229 10
2000s -15,566 -34,807 -8,027 10
2010s -13,084 -36,128 -3,416 10
2020s 2,835 -7,330 22,027 6

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  3. 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina -6,994 compare
  4. 145 Niger -7,704 compare
  5. 146 Benin -7,847 compare
  6. 147 Guatemala -7,959 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Latvia?
Net migration in Latvia was -7,330 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 22,027 in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was -52,180 in 1992.
How does Latvia rank for net migration?
Latvia ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.