Military personnel in Latvia
Latvia: Military personnel was 7,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Latvia, 1918–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military personnel in Latvia is 7,000 people, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Latvia peaked at 34,000 people in 1940 and was at its lowest, 5,000 people, in 1992.
That places Latvia 137th out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 19,500 people | 19,000 people | 20,000 people | 2 |
| 1920s | 19,800 people | 19,000 people | 20,000 people | 10 |
| 1930s | 25,300 people | 21,000 people | 29,000 people | 10 |
| 1940s | 34,000 people | 34,000 people | 34,000 people | 1 |
| 1990s | 5,625 people | 5,000 people | 7,000 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,300 people | 5,000 people | 6,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,300 people | 5,000 people | 6,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,667 people | 7,000 people | 9,000 people | 3 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.33 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.08 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Latvia?
- Military personnel in Latvia was 7,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 34,000 people in 1940.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 people in 1992.
- How does Latvia rank for military personnel?
- Latvia ranks 137th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.