Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia
Latvia: Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 871.2 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
871.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
36th
of 45 countries
All-time high
1,024 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
862.4 Thousand persons
in 2010
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia is 871.2 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia peaked at 1,024 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 862.4 Thousand persons, in 2010.
That places Latvia 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,024 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 863 Thousand persons | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 862.4 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 876.7 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 892.8 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 900.2 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 882.1 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 900 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 890.4 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 902.2 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 909.8 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 913.1 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 885.5 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 864.2 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 890.6 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 877.7 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 867.2 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 882.8 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2026 | 871.2 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 943.5 Thousand persons | 863 Thousand persons | 1,024 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 892.97 Thousand persons | 862.4 Thousand persons | 913.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 877.03 Thousand persons | 864.2 Thousand persons | 890.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 33 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,233 Thousand persons compare
- 34 Slovenia 984.4 Thousand persons compare
- 34 Slovenia 984.4 Thousand persons compare
- 36 Latvia 871.2 Thousand persons compare
- 38 North Macedonia 707.1 Thousand persons compare
- 39 Estonia 686.3 Thousand persons compare
- 39 Estonia 686.3 Thousand persons compare
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- Employment rates by educational attainment level, country of birth 71.9% (2025)
- Employed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region 883.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level 77.6% (2025)
- Population in private households by citizenship, labour status and 1,369 Thousand persons (2025)
- Population in private households by country of birth, labour status 1,369 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employed persons by job tenure and NUTS 2 region 883.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employed persons by professional status and NUTS 2 region 883.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Labour force by NUTS 2 region 948.9 Thousand persons (2025)
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 871.2 Thousand persons 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 Thousand persons 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 Thousand persons in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Latvia ranks 36th out of 45 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 2.2%. 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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