Latvia
Latvija
Latvia is a country in Northern Europe with about 1.85 million people, and its capital is Riga. Its system of government is a parliamentary republic. The main language is Latvian, and the currency is the Euro.
It covers 64,590 km², making it the 122nd largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 149th by population. That works out at 29 per km², 158th in the world for density. Latvia shares land borders with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia.
- Capital
- Riga
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- Population
- 1,847,785149th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 64,590 km²122nd of 197, 2024
- Density
- 29 per km²
- Continent
- EuropeNorthern Europe
- Language
- Latvian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- GDP
- $48.6 billion98th of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $26,31249th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 76.4 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 68.6%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Gaiziņkalns, 312 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +371
How Latvia ranks
| Measure | World | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149th of 197 | 33rd of 46 |
| Area | 122nd of 197 | 24th of 46 |
| Population density | 158th of 197 | 41st of 46 |
| GDP | 98th of 193 | 31st of 44 |
| GDP per person | 49th of 193 | 32nd of 44 |
| Life expectancy | 74th of 194 | 38th of 44 |
| Urban population | 81st of 194 | 29th of 44 |
| Land borders | 60th of 197 | 18th of 46 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in population
- North Macedonia1.82 million
- Equatorial Guinea1.94 million
- Slovenia2.13 million