Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia
Latvia: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 22.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
35th
of 48 countries
All-time high
92.6 Thousand persons
in 2010
All-time low
17 Thousand persons
in 2023
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia stood at 22.1 Thousand persons.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia peaked at 92.6 Thousand persons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 17 Thousand persons, in 2023.
Latvia ranks 35th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 83.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 88.9 Thousand persons | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 86.8 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 63.9 Thousand persons | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 62.1 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 53.6 Thousand persons | -13.7% |
| 2005 | 48.4 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 26.5 Thousand persons | -45.2% |
| 2007 | 18.4 Thousand persons | -30.6% |
| 2008 | 21.3 Thousand persons | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 49.7 Thousand persons | +133.3% |
| 2010 | 92.6 Thousand persons | +86.3% |
| 2011 | 90.9 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 80.8 Thousand persons | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 58.5 Thousand persons | -27.6% |
| 2014 | 46.9 Thousand persons | -19.8% |
| 2015 | 44.6 Thousand persons | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 39.6 Thousand persons | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 32.2 Thousand persons | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 30.3 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 23.3 Thousand persons | -23.1% |
| 2020 | 21.5 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 21.4 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 18.8 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2023 | 17 Thousand persons | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 21 Thousand persons | +23.5% |
| 2025 | 22.1 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83.2 Thousand persons | 83.2 Thousand persons | 83.2 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 51.96 Thousand persons | 18.4 Thousand persons | 88.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.97 Thousand persons | 23.3 Thousand persons | 92.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.3 Thousand persons | 17 Thousand persons | 22.1 Thousand persons | 6 |
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- 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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Latvia was 22.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 92.6 Thousand persons in 2010.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 Thousand persons in 2023.
- How does Latvia rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Latvia ranks 35th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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