Rīga

Last updated 2026-06-12
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Rīga is a city in Latvia. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-12.

Unemployment rate No data

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-12

Country: Latvia · Last checked 2026-06-12

Cost & housing

Official metric values for this page are being expanded.

Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Rīga
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Immigration and registration services

Immigration and registration services — Rīga
ServiceSourceObserved
Immigration office PMLP (Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde) 2026-06-10

Economic profile

Economic profile — Rīga
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Rīga, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

0 city-level metrics· Not yet city-level:Work & labour marketIncome & taxesCost & incomeHousingSafetyHealthcareEducationEnvironment & climateAir qualityConnectivityDemographics

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Rīga.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Rīga municipal portal 2026-06-10
Statistics portal Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP) 2026-06-10
Immigration office PMLP (Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde) 2026-06-10
Public transport Rīga municipal transport 2026-06-10

Frequently asked about Rīga

How much is rent in Rīga?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Rīga?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Rīga safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

0 metrics are measured at city level. 0 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Rīga’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-12. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Rīga figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.

Cite this page

Plain-text citation:
MigrationFit. "Rīga." MigrationFit, last updated 2026-06-12,

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Data on this page comes from official public sources. See individual metric source links for provenance. No legal or medical advice.

Official sources

  1. Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldība
  2. Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP)
  3. PMLP — Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde
  4. VID — Valsts ieņēmumu dienests
  5. NVD — Nacionālais veselības dienests
  6. SPKC — Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs
  7. NVA — Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra
  8. VZD — Valsts zemes dienests
  9. SPRK — Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija
  10. LVĢMC — Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas centrs
  11. IZM — Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija
  12. LVRTC — Latvijas Valsts radio un televīzijas centrs
  13. Iekšlietu ministrija (IEĀM)
  14. Latvijas Republikas Saeima + likumi.lv
  15. LIAA — Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra
  16. Eurostat (European Commission)