Europe & Central Asia
Latvia Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-4.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
20.7%
Recorded in 1996
Record Low
2.7%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
7.4%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.6% | 0.3% | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 6.9% | 0.4% | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 6.8% | 0.7% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 7.5% | 0.6% | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 8.1% | 1.8% | +28.3% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 1.1% | -14.8% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | 1.3% | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | 0.9% | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 9.6% | 0.2% | -2.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Europe & Central Asia · Unemployment
