The number of unemployed persons in Latvia decreased to 41497 in August of 2026 from 42273 in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Latvia averaged 85652.44 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 -0.50 -0.60 percent Jun 2026
Employment Rate 65.10 63.80 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 745.30 737.60 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 19507.00 18592.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.00 68.70 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 143.07 142.86 points Jun 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.30 2.80 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 780.00 780.00 EUR/Month Dec 2026
Part Time Employment 77.00 73.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 1.86 1.88 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 126.42 120.08 points Jun 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 41497.00 42273.00 Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.00 7.10 percent Jun 2026
Wages 1446.00 1384.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.00 15.40 percent Aug 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
41497.00 42273.00 194253.00 36690.00 1993 - 2026 Monthly
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