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
Latvia recorded 871.2 Thousand persons for employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026.
The figure 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
More work & labour data for Latvia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.2718 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,152 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 365.13 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 470.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 455.07 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 925.37 1000 No (2100)
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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