Iceland vs Latvia: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Iceland
3,220
in 2024
Latvia
9,073
in 2025
Iceland rank
31st
Latvia rank
28th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Iceland
- Latvia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 9,073 against 3,220 in Iceland, a difference of 5,853.
That makes Latvia's figure about 2.8 times Iceland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 31st and Latvia ranks 28th of 32 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 930 | 5,005 | 4,075 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 1,306 | 6,744 | 5,438 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 2,910 | 8,336 | 5,426 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Iceland or Latvia?
- Latvia, at 9,073 against 3,220 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Iceland and Latvia?
- 5,853, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Latvia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Latvia rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Iceland ranks 31st and Latvia ranks 28th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.