First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia
Latvia: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 520 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
520 Person
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
28th
of 42 countries
All-time high
655 Person
in 2024
All-time low
10 Person
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia is 520 Person, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and up 205.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia peaked at 655 Person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10 Person, in 2008.
Latvia ranks 28th of 42 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.
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 Person | — |
| 2009 | 40 Person | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 50 Person | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 90 Person | +80.0% |
| 2012 | 145 Person | +61.1% |
| 2013 | 95 Person | -34.5% |
| 2014 | 95 Person | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 170 Person | +78.9% |
| 2016 | 260 Person | +52.9% |
| 2017 | 360 Person | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 125 Person | -65.3% |
| 2019 | 150 Person | +20.0% |
| 2020 | 120 Person | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 200 Person | +66.7% |
| 2022 | 400 Person | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 270 Person | -32.5% |
| 2024 | 655 Person | +142.6% |
| 2025 | 520 Person | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 Person | 10 Person | 40 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 154 Person | 50 Person | 360 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 360.83 Person | 120 Person | 655 Person | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia?
- First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Latvia was 520 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 655 Person in 2024.
- What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 Person in 2008.
- How does Latvia rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
- Latvia ranks 28th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.9%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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