Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latvia
Latvia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 59.89 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latvia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latvia is 59.89, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latvia peaked at 61.57 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 56.15, in 2000.
That places Latvia 98th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.67 | — |
| 1991 | 60.61 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 61.57 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 61.29 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 60.72 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 60.44 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 60.07 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 59.43 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 59.02 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 57.7 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 56.15 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 56.41 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 57.76 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 56.9 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 57.2 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 57.2 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 58.95 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 60.2 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 61.51 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 60.07 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 58.82 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 58.5 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 59.68 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 59.31 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 59.23 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 60.04 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 60.35 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 60.79 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 61.34 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 61.09 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 61.56 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 60.08 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 60.94 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 60.98 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 60.84 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 60.52 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 60.2 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 59.89 | -0.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 59.89 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 96% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 59.89 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60.15 | 57.7 | 61.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.24 | 56.15 | 61.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.91 | 58.5 | 61.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.63 | 59.89 | 61.56 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More work & labour data for Latvia
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
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- 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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latvia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Latvia was 59.89 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 61.57 in 1992.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.15 in 2000.
- How does Latvia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Latvia ranks 98th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.