Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia

Latvia: Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age was 162 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
162 Person
Change on year
down 58.9%
World rank
17th
of 33 countries
All-time high
638 Person
in 2023
All-time low
18 Person
in 2013
Years of data
13
2013–2025

Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia, 2013–2025

02004006002013201920252013: 18 Person2014: 29 Person2015: 46 Person2016: 140 Person2017: 209 Person2018: 379 Person2019: 429 Person2020: 459 Person2021: 436 Person2022: 504 Person2023: 638 Person2024: 394 Person2025: 162 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia stood at 162 Person.

The figure is down 58.9% on the previous year and up 252.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia peaked at 638 Person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18 Person, in 2013.

Latvia ranks 17th of 33 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.

Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia, year by year

Annual values for Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age, sex, citizenship and occupation in Latvia, 2013 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2013 18 Person
2014 29 Person +61.1%
2015 46 Person +58.6%
2016 140 Person +204.3%
2017 209 Person +49.3%
2018 379 Person +81.3%
2019 429 Person +13.2%
2020 459 Person +7.0%
2021 436 Person -5.0%
2022 504 Person +15.6%
2023 638 Person +26.6%
2024 394 Person -38.2%
2025 162 Person -58.9%

Latvia compared with similar countries

  • Latvia's 162 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 184 Person, 88% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Latvia's 162 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 166 Person, 98% of the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 178.57 Person 18 Person 429 Person 7
2020s 432.17 Person 162 Person 638 Person 6

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 14 Belgium 202 Person compare
  2. 15 Slovenia 166 Person compare
  3. 15 Slovenia 166 Person compare
  4. 17 Finland 162 Person compare
  5. 17 Latvia 162 Person compare
  6. 20 Netherlands 141 Person compare
  7. 20 Netherlands 141 Person compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia?
Persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age in Latvia was 162 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 638 Person in 2023.
What is the lowest persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 18 Person in 2013.
How does Latvia rank for persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age?
Latvia ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons subject to eu blue card decisions by length of validity, age rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 252.2%. 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 Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age, sex, citizenship and occupation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons subject to EU Blue Card decisions by length of validity, age, sex, citizenship and occupation
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 386 data points, 2012–2025
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