Total sample population, urban in Latvia

Latvia: Total sample population, urban was 1.21 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.21 million
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
80th
of 96 countries
All-time high
1.24 million
in 2015
All-time low
945.62
in 2004
Years of data
15
2002–2016

Total sample population, urban in Latvia, 2002–2016

0250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M2002200920162002: 964.62003: 968.42004: 945.62005: 1.0M2006: 1.1M2007: 1.1M2008: 1.1M2009: 1.1M2010: 1.1M2011: 1.0M2012: 1.1M2013: 1.0M2014: 1.0M2015: 1.2M2016: 1.2M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

Latvia recorded 1.21 million for total sample population, urban in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, urban in Latvia peaked at 1.24 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 945.62, in 2004.

That places Latvia 80th out of 96 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 672,264 945.62 1.12 million 8
2010s 1.10 million 1.01 million 1.24 million 7

Countries ranked near Latvia

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  5. 82 Gambia 1.12 million compare
  6. 83 Moldova 1.03 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, urban in Latvia?
Total sample population, urban in Latvia was 1.21 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, urban recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 1.24 million in 2015.
What is the lowest total sample population, urban recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 945.62 in 2004.
How does Latvia rank for total sample population, urban?
Latvia ranks 80th out of 96 countries with data for 2016.
Is total sample population, urban rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. 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 sample population, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, urban
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
98 places, 1,364 data points, 1970–2021
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