Latvia Population in Latvia

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

2,399,000 (1999) ANUAL · inhabitants · Annual · CSV
Periodinhabitants
Jan 1999 2,399,000
Jan 1998 2,421,000
Jan 1997 2,445,000
Jan 1996 2,470,000
Jan 1995 2,501,000
Jan 1994 2,627,000
Jan 1993 2,669,000
Jan 1992 2,677,000

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually, referring to a specific date in the year.
What it is
Measures the total population of Latvia and how it evolves over time. It is published by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia and is a structural indicator underpinning ratios such as GDP per capita and population density.
How it's calculated
The figure is obtained by combining the census with administrative registers, updated with births, deaths and net migration. It is reported as the population at a reference date (usually the start of the year).
Market implications
In a country whose population is falling on low births and emigration, Latvia's demographics weigh on potential growth and on the sustainability of pension spending. It is a structural release watched for its long-term fiscal impact.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure, and inter-census numbers are estimates subject to revision as registers or migration data improve; emigration is hard to measure precisely.