Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Latvia regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Latvia  |
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Official Name  | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | Latvia |
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Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Latvia |
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Largest City  | Riga |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
The major religion of Latvia is Christianity. Around 64% of people in Latvia follow Christianity.
Indicators | Latvia |
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Currency Name  | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV |
Indicators | Latvia |
|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Latvia |
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Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 12:27 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days |
The current time and date in Latvia is [ 12:27 AM ], [ Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Latvia is UTC+2 (Eastern European Time). The Daylight Saving Time in Latvia starts on Sunday, 31st March, 2024, and ends on Sunday, 27th October, 2024. The total DST Duration is 211 days.
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.
Over the past decade, Latvia has experienced an average population growth rate of -0.67%.
Indicators | Latvia |
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Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % |
Indicators | Latvia |
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| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Rīga |
Current Time | 12:27 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 3.91 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 180 Degree |
Humidity  | 93 % |
Indicators | Latvia |
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Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia |
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Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer (25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (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.
Indicators | Latvia |
|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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