Europe · Northern Europe
Capital: Riga
Latvia
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Latvia in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #94
Latvia's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
1.8M
#148 of 196
25th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$48.62B
#98 of 196
50th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$1.43B
#75 of 196
62nd percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
View data source ↗R&D Spending
$352.3M
#72 of 196
64th percentile
2023 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$4.86B
#95 of 196
52nd percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Riga
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Northern Europe
- Country code
- LVA
Three interesting facts
Latvia shares land borders with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia.
Latvia spans roughly 64,559 square kilometers, placing it around 121st by area in this factbook.
Latvia’s position in Northern Europe places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Latvia on the map
Latvia is located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Its terrain is low plain. The climate is maritime, wet, moderate winters. In area, the country is slightly larger than West Virginia.
Economy
Economic profile
Latvia's economy is characterized by high-income EU and eurozone member, weak recovery following economic contraction, with slight increase in private consumption and uncertain trade environment, challenges from skilled-labor shortages, capital market access, large informal sector, and green and digital transitions. Major industries include processed foods, processed wood products, textiles, processed metals, pharmaceuticals, railroad cars, synthetic fibers, electronics. Important agricultural products include wheat, milk, rapeseed, barley, oats, potatoes, rye, beans, peas, chicken (2023). Notable exports include wood, wheat, broadcasting equipment, packaged medicine, natural gas (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Latvia has an estimated population of 1,829,000. Language and cultural traditions vary across Latvia. The population includes Latvian 62.7%, Russian 24.5%, Belarusian 3.1%, Ukrainian 2.2%, Polish 2%, Lithuanian 1.1%, other 1.8%, unspecified 2.6% (2021 est.). The urban population represents 68.7% of total population (2023).
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