Latvia vs Slovakia: First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence
Latvia
15.1%
in 2025
Slovakia
14.6%
in 2025
Latvia rank
24th
Slovakia rank
26th
First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence over time
- Latvia
- Slovakia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 15.1% against 14.6% in Slovakia, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 24th and Slovakia ranks 26th of 39 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.5% | 18.5% | 14.0% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 36.7% | 24.4% | 12.4% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 22.1% | 14.7% | 7.4% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence, Latvia or Slovakia?
- Latvia, at 15.1% against 14.6% in Slovakia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence between Latvia and Slovakia?
- 0.5%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Slovakia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Latvia and Slovakia rank globally for first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence?
- Latvia ranks 24th and Slovakia ranks 26th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence permits. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.