The number of unemployed persons in Latvia decreased to 39980 in May of 2026 from 41507 in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Latvia averaged 85941.14 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 871.00 883.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.10 0.60 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 63.80 64.80 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 737.60 759.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 18592.00 18923.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.70 69.40 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 142.97 140.97 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.80 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 780.00 740.00 EUR/Month Jun 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 39980.00 41507.00 May 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.10 6.70 percent Mar 2026
Wages 1419.00 1330.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 8.20 7.60 percent Apr 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
39980.00 41507.00 194253.00 36690.00 1993 - 2026 Monthly
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