Monthly minimum wage in Latvia
Latvia: Monthly minimum wage was 780 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Latvia, 1999–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2026, monthly minimum wage in Latvia stood at 780. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 110.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Latvia peaked at 780 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 80, in 1999.
Latvia ranks 148th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 80 | — |
| 2000 | 88 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 111 | +26.1% |
| 2002 | 100 | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 108 | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 122 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 115 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 129 | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 172 | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 227 | +32.0% |
| 2009 | 256 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 254 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 282 | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 287 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 285 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 320 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 360 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 370 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 380 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 430 | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 430 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 430 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 500 | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 620 | +24.0% |
| 2024 | 700 | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 740 | +5.7% |
| 2026 | 780 | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80 | 80 | 80 | 1 |
| 2000s | 142.8 | 88 | 256 | 10 |
| 2010s | 339.8 | 254 | 430 | 10 |
| 2020s | 610 | 430 | 780 | 7 |
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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 monthly minimum wage in Latvia?
- Monthly minimum wage in Latvia was 780 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 780 in 2026.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 in 1999.
- How does Latvia rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Latvia ranks 148th out of 173 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.