International migrant stock, total in Latvia
Latvia: International migrant stock, total was 220,471 in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Latvia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Latvia is 220,471, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Latvia peaked at 646,007 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 220,471, in 2024.
That places Latvia 111th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 646,007 | — |
| 1995 | 538,093 | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 430,178 | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 376,725 | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 313,786 | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 265,418 | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 239,422 | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 220,471 | -7.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 220,471 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 66% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 220,471 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 51% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 592,050 | 538,093 | 646,007 | 2 |
| 2000s | 403,452 | 376,725 | 430,178 | 2 |
| 2010s | 289,602 | 265,418 | 313,786 | 2 |
| 2020s | 229,946 | 220,471 | 239,422 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 108 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 109 Gambia 236,137 compare
- 110 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
- 112 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 113 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 114 Cyprus 202,062 compare
More financial sector data for Latvia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 31.6 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 68.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 43.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 60.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Latvia?
- International migrant stock, total in Latvia was 220,471 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 646,007 in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 220,471 in 2024.
- How does Latvia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Latvia ranks 111th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.