Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia
Latvia: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 was 908,641 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia, 1998–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2016, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia stood at 908,641.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia peaked at 1.04 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 943.29, in 2000.
Latvia ranks 86th of 109 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 973.74 | — |
| 1999 | 953.13 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 943.29 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 954.66 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 977.03 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 958.64 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 966.42 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 966,273 | +99884.5% |
| 2006 | 983,024 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 966,426 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 981,040 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.04 million | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 1.01 million | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 918,216 | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 927,077 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 921,486 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 914,500 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 907,623 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 908,641 | +0.1% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 908,641 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.27 million, 40% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 908,641 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.12 million, 43% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +99884.5% | 966.42 | 966,273 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 963.43 | 953.13 | 973.74 | 2 |
| 2000s | 493,946 | 943.29 | 1.04 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 929,756 | 907,623 | 1.01 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 83 Mongolia 1.09 million compare
- 84 Puerto Rico 1.03 million compare
- 85 Slovenia 937,712 compare
- 87 Moldova 906,091 compare
- 88 North Macedonia 862,447 compare
- 89 Bosnia and Herzegovina 801,739 compare
More reference data data for Latvia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.128 (2050)
- 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)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4291 (2050)
- 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 total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Latvia was 908,641 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 943.29 in 2000.
- How does Latvia rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- Latvia ranks 86th out of 109 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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