Employed persons: quarterly data … economic quarterly in Latvia
Latvia: Employed persons: quarterly data … economic quarterly was 885.5 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
885.5
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
37th
of 47 countries
All-time high
1,024
in 2008
All-time low
862.4
in 2010
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia is 885.5, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia peaked at 1,024 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 862.4, in 2010.
That places Latvia 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employed persons: quarterly data … economic quarterly in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,024 | — |
| 2009 | 863 | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 862.4 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 876.7 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 892.8 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 900.2 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 882.1 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 900 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 890.4 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 902.2 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 909.8 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 913.1 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 885.5 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 864.2 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 890.6 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 877.7 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 867.2 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 882.8 | +1.8% |
| 2026 | 885.5 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 943.5 | 863 | 1,024 | 2 |
| 2010s | 892.97 | 862.4 | 913.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 879.07 | 864.2 | 890.6 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 34 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,222 compare
- 35 Slovenia 997 compare
- 36 Slovenia 984.4 compare
- 38 Latvia 871.2 compare
- 39 North Macedonia 707.9 compare
- 39 North Macedonia 707.9 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia?
- Employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia was 885.5 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,024 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 862.4 in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Latvia ranks 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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