The number of unemployed persons in Latvia increased to 42273 in July of 2026 from 41252 in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Latvia averaged 85748.64 from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 194253.00 in March of 2010 and a record low of 36690.00 in January of 1993. source: State Employment Agency, Latvia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 886.00 871.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Change 0.10 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 65.10 63.80 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 737.60 759.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 18592.00 18923.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.00 68.70 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 142.97 140.97 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.80 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 780.00 780.00 EUR/Month Dec 2026
Part Time Employment 73.50 64.60 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 1.86 1.88 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 122.62 119.83 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 42273.00 41252.00 Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.00 7.10 percent Jun 2026
Wages 1419.00 1330.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.60 9.30 percent Jun 2026


Latvia Unemployed Persons
In Latvia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
42273.00 41252.00 194253.00 36690.00 1993 - 2026 Monthly
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