The number of unemployed persons in Latvia increased to 45729 in January of 2026 from 43672 in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Latvia averaged 86322.17 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 892.00 889.00 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Change 0.50 -0.10 percent Sep 2025
Employment Rate 65.20 64.90 percent Sep 2025
Full Time Employment 762.20 771.40 Thousand Sep 2025
Job Vacancies 18923.00 19762.00 Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.00 69.60 percent Sep 2025
Labour Costs 139.08 137.45 points Sep 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.20 percent Sep 2025
Minimum Wages 780.00 740.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 71.10 61.60 Thousand Sep 2025
Population 1.87 1.88 Million Dec 2024
Productivity 122.55 121.49 points Sep 2025
Retirement Age Men 65.00 64.75 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 65.00 64.75 Years Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 45729.00 43672.00 Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.90 6.70 percent Sep 2025
Wages 1340.00 1347.00 EUR/Month Sep 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 11.70 11.80 percent Dec 2025


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
45729.00 43672.00 194253.00 36690.00 1993 - 2026 Monthly
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