Total sample population in Latvia
Latvia: Total sample population was 1.94 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population in Latvia, 1998–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 1.94 million for total sample population in 2016.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population in Latvia peaked at 2.25 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2,319, in 2004.
Latvia ranks 100th of 113 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 sample population in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,421 | — |
| 1999 | 2,399 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2,382 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 2,364 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 2,346 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 2,331 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 2,319 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 2.22 million | +95807.4% |
| 2006 | 2.25 million | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 2.23 million | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 2.24 million | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.23 million | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.22 million | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2.05 million | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 2.02 million | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 2.00 million | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.98 million | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.96 million | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.94 million | -0.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1.94 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.88 million, 25% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1.94 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.79 million, 29% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population 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 | +95807.4% | 2,319 | 2.22 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,410 | 2,399 | 2,421 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million | 2,319 | 2.25 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.02 million | 1.94 million | 2.22 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 97 North Macedonia 2.08 million compare
- 98 Gambia 2.03 million compare
- 99 Slovenia 2.02 million compare
- 101 Kosovo 1.54 million compare
- 101 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 1.54 million compare
- 103 Trinidad and Tobago 1.32 million 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 sample population in Latvia?
- Total sample population in Latvia was 1.94 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest total sample population recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,319 in 2004.
- How does Latvia rank for total sample population?
- Latvia ranks 100th out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total sample population rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. 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 sample population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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