Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia
Latvia: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 693 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2025, asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia stood at 693 Per million inhabitants.
That represents a change of up 61.9% on the previous year and up 315.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia peaked at 861 Per million inhabitants in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23 Per million inhabitants, in 2008.
Latvia ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 23 Per million inhabitants | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 29 Per million inhabitants | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 163 Per million inhabitants | +462.1% |
| 2012 | 93 Per million inhabitants | -42.9% |
| 2013 | 92 Per million inhabitants | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 183 Per million inhabitants | +98.9% |
| 2015 | 167 Per million inhabitants | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 176 Per million inhabitants | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 183 Per million inhabitants | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 91 Per million inhabitants | -50.3% |
| 2019 | 94 Per million inhabitants | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 76 Per million inhabitants | -19.1% |
| 2021 | 308 Per million inhabitants | +305.3% |
| 2022 | 289 Per million inhabitants | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 861 Per million inhabitants | +197.9% |
| 2024 | 428 Per million inhabitants | -50.3% |
| 2025 | 693 Per million inhabitants | +61.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 693 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 693 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +462.1% | 29 Per million inhabitants | 163 Per million inhabitants |
| 2021 | +305.3% | 76 Per million inhabitants | 308 Per million inhabitants |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 Per million inhabitants | 23 Per million inhabitants | 23 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 127.1 Per million inhabitants | 29 Per million inhabitants | 183 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 442.5 Per million inhabitants | 76 Per million inhabitants | 861 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4657 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Latvia was 693 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 861 Per million inhabitants in 2023.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23 Per million inhabitants in 2008.
- How does Latvia rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Latvia ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 315.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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