Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Lithuania  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Lithuania | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Vilnius | Riga |
Latitude  | 55° 0′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 24° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Lithuania is 65,300 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Lithuania is bigger than Latvia by 711 sq km. Lithuania is around 1.01 times bigger than Latvia.
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 65,300 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 711 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 25,212 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 274 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Vilnius | Riga |
Demonyms  | Lithuanian | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Lithuanian | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 77 % | 64 % |
The people of Lithuania are called Lithuanian, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +370 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .lt | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LT | LV |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Tautiška giesmė | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Hymn | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | White Stork | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | White Stork | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Rue | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Basketball | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Yellow, green and red | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 10:03 AM | 10:03 AM |
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 Lithuania is [10:03 AM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [10:03 AM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Lithuania and Latvia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Lithuania as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,871,897, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Lithuania had 990,147 more people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Lithuania is -0.29% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.2 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 17.9 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Vilnius | Rīga |
Current Time | 10:03 AM | 10:03 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 0.56 Degree Celsius | 1.69 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 220 Degree | 4.12 km/hr, 200 Degree |
Humidity  | 100 % | 91 % |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.27 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 223.68 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 82.56 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (555 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 23 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 6.3 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 26.14 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Lithuania, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 555 people per 100,000 people in Lithuania, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Lithuania, spent [ 7.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Lithuania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 48 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 25.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.79 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 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 Lithuania, are 1.05 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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