Latvia Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Latvia's population density was 29.9 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Latvia's population density stood at 29.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025. Latvia ranked 170th globally.
Latvia’s population density has fallen from a post‑Soviet high of 42.01 persons per square kilometre in 1992 to a 2025 level of 29.89, ranking 170th worldwide and representing the lowest point in the 33‑year series. The decline reflects sustained out‑migration and a gradual ageing of the population, trends that have been more pronounced than in many Eastern European neighbours and have brought Latvia’s density close to that of the Solomon Islands (29.85) while remaining slightly above Eritrea’s 29.55. By contrast, Somalia’s 31.16 persons per square kilometre illustrate a higher density among peer low‑ranked states, underscoring the distinct demographic dynamics at play in the Baltic region. If current patterns of emigration and low fertility persist, the downward trajectory is likely to continue, though policy measures that attract return migrants or boost birth rates could stabilize or even reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.9 | −0.4 | #170 |
| 2023 | 30.3 | +0.1 | #47 |
| 2022 | 30.2 | −0.1 | #47 |
| 2021 | 30.3 | −0.3 | #47 |
| 2020 | 30.5 | −0.2 | #47 |
| 2019 | 30.8 | −0.2 | #47 |
| 2018 | 31.0 | −0.2 | #49 |
| 2017 | 31.2 | −0.3 | #49 |
| 2016 | 31.5 | −0.3 | #49 |
| 2015 | 31.8 | −0.3 | #50 |
| 2014 | 32.0 | −0.3 | #50 |
| 2013 | 32.3 | −0.3 | #51 |
| 2012 | 32.7 | −0.4 | #52 |
| 2011 | 33.1 | −0.6 | #51 |
| 2010 | 33.7 | −0.7 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's population density was 29.9 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Latvia's population density peaked at 42.0 in 1992.
The lowest population density in Latvia was 29.9 in 2025.
Latvia ranks 170th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's population density is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Latvia in 2025 was 29.9. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_population-density,
title = {Latvia Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}