Latvia: Migrant population

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 Latvia

Migrant population, percent of total population

 Latest value 12
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 17
 Min - Max 12 - 24
 Source United Nations Population Division
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The latest value from 2024 is 12 percent, a decline from 13 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13 percent, based on data from 129 countries. Historically, the average for Latvia from 1990 to 2024 is 17 percent. The minimum value, 12 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 24 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Latvia: Migrant population
 2024 12
 2020 13
 2015 13
 2010 15
 2005 17
 2000 18
 1995 22
 1990 24




Definition: International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

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 Population size 1.85 2025 million
 Percent urban population 68.63 2025 percent
 Population density 30 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 22.20 2025 percent
 Percent children 15.19 2025 percent
 Percent female population 53.64 2024 percent
 Rural population, percent 31.37 2025 percent
 Age dependency ratio 59.70 2025 percent
 Refugee population 45,761 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 12 2024 percent
 Population growth -0.99 2025 percent
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