Negative demographics trend continues in Latvia
Latvia is experiencing a continued decline in its demographic indicators, with birth rates falling and death rates rising in early 2026. The data shows a significant gap between births and deaths, contributing to a shrinking population.
Why it matters
Demographic decline poses long-term economic and social challenges for Baltic nations, impacting labor markets and social security systems.
Photo: Freepik stock images imene. Att ls ilustrat vs. Today, 10:57 Society In the first four months of this year, 3,642 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 4.9% or 186 newborns fewer than during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Bureau, LETA reports. Of the newborns registered in the first four months of 2026, 1,846 were boys, which is 7.2% or 144 fewer than during the same period in 2025, while 1,796 were girls, a decrease of 2.3% or 42.
The article reports purely statistical data from the Central Statistical Bureau without editorializing.
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