Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Estonia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Republic of Estonia |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Tallinn |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 59° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 26° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Estonia is 45,335 sq km. Latvia is bigger than Estonia by 19,254 sq km. Latvia is around 1.42 times bigger than Estonia.
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 45,335 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 19,254 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 17,504 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 7,434 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 4.6 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Tallinn |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Estonian |
Official Languages  | Latvian | Estonian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 27 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Estonia are called Estonian.
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +372 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .ee |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | EE |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Barn Swallow |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Barn Swallow |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Cornflower |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Basketball |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Blue, black and white |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:31 PM | 04:31 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Latvia is [04:31 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Estonia is [04:31 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Latvia and Estonia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750, and the total population of Estonia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,366,188.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 515,562 more people than Estonia.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Estonia is 0.36%.
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 13.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 68.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 17.7 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Tallinn |
Current Time | 04:31 PM | 04:31 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 5.58 Degree Celsius | 7.19 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 6.17 km/hr, 340 Degree | 5.14 km/hr, 10 Degree |
Humidity  | 71 % | 29 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 1.41 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 147.04 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 58.2 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 1.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (227 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Pancreas cancer ( 20 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 4.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.1 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Latvia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 227 people per 100,000 people in Estonia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Estonia, spent [ 7.49% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.09 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Estonia.
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