Latvia Population Pyramid (2026)
Latvia has a population of 1,835,934 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 148th-largest population in the world and 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 22.7%, with 86.8 males for every 100 females.
Latvia Demographics
Latvia has 1.8 million people in 2026, down 22.1% from 2.4 million in 1970.
Deaths outnumber births by 13,917 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 22.7% — the 14th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 43.8 — the 20th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Baby Boomers — 21.7% (398,230)
All generations in Latvia →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Latvia's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Latvia has 86.8 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 130,232 (7.1% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:852,851
- Percentage:46.5%
Female Statistics
- Population:983,083
- Percentage:53.5%
- Ratio Format:1:1.153
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Latvia indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 13,328 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,471 | 9.3 | 1.57 | estimate |
| 2022 | 15,907 | 8.5 | 1.47 | estimate |
| 2023 | 14,250 | 7.6 | 1.34 | estimate |
| 2024 | 14,017 | 7.5 | 1.34 | projection |
| 2025 | 13,706 | 7.4 | 1.35 | projection |
| 2026 | 13,328 | 7.3 | 1.35 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (13,328 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Latvia's median age is 43.8 years
Half the population is younger than 43.8 years, half is older — indicating a middle-aged society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 72,648 | 4.0% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 96,774 | 5.3% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 105,859 | 5.8% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 101,845 | 5.5% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 91,101 | 5.0% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 82,926 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 102,400 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 134,959 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 133,429 | 7.3% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 121,188 | 6.6% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 127,350 | 6.9% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 124,567 | 6.8% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 124,946 | 6.8% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 124,186 | 6.8% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 99,243 | 5.4% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 79,809 | 4.3% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 54,846 | 3.0% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 40,406 | 2.2% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 14,000 | 0.8% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 3,163 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 100+ | 290 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 5 (natural decrease): deaths outnumber births — 7.3 births and 14.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 2026. Read more about Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Latvia Total Fertility Rate: 1.35 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.57 | 9.3 | |
| 2022 | 1.47 | 8.5 | ↓0.10 |
| 2023 | 1.34 | 7.6 | ↓0.13 |
| 2024 | 1.34 | 7.5 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 1.35 | 7.4 | ↑0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.35 | 7.3 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.37
Latvia's total fertility rate is 1.35 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Latvia ranks 170 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −35.1% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Latvia's population has decreased by 4.3%.
The median age has increased from 29.2 in 1950 to 43.8 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Latvia's Demographics
Latvia has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 22.7%.
The largest five-year age band is 35–39, at 7.4% of the population, compared with 4.0% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Latvia's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Latvia's working-age share peaked in 2006 at 68.4% and is 62.4% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Latvia is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.35 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Latvia's median age changed by +1.8 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 1,835,934 |
| Male Population | 852,851(46.5%) |
| Female Population | 983,083(53.5%) |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Sex Ratio | 86.8 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 275,281(15.0%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 1,144,710(62.4%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 415,943(22.7%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 60.4 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 24.0 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 36.3 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Latvia
How long the average person in Latvia is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Latvia is projected to shrink to 1.5 million people by 2050 (−17.5% from 2026).
The median age rises from 43.8 in 2026 to 47.9 by 2050.
Latvia's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 6.5%, growing from 2.4 million in 1970 to 2.5 million by 1980
The median age increased by 0.7 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 1.1 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 0.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 2.4M to 2.5M
- • Growth rate of 6.5% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 33.2 to 33.9 years (+0.7y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.9 points; under-15 share by −1.1 points
How Does Latvia Compare to Its Neighbors?
Latvia has an older population than Estonia, Lithuania, Russia. Latvia has a smaller population than Lithuania, Russia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Latvia
How does Latvia rank globally by population?
Latvia ranks 148th in the world by population with 1.84 million people as of 2026, representing 0.02% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Latvia's age structure reveal about its development?
Latvia's age structure — 15.0% under 15, 62.4% working-age (15–64) and 22.7% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 5 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 43.8 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Latvia?
Latvia has 60.4 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Latvia experiencing a demographic dividend?
Latvia has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Latvia's working-age share peaked in 2006 at 68.4% and is 62.4% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Latvia's population?
Latvia has more females than males, with 86.8 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Latvia Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/latvia
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