Rīga

Last updated 2026-06-13

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Rīga is a city in Latvia. The unemployment rate is 5.7 % (from NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Unemployment rate 5.7 % NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

Country: Latvia · Population 588,911 persons · Last checked 2026-06-13

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Unemployment rate	5.7 % details.level.level_0	NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Unemployment rate at 5.7 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025.
Median full-time gross salary (regional)	1,700 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis)	CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,700 EUR/month, observed on 2025-12-31 from CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025).

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 4 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Top Marginal Income Tax Rate	31 % details.level.level_0	VID Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has Top Marginal Income Tax Rate at 31 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.
employer_social_contribution_percent	23.59 % details.level.level_0	VID Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has employer_social_contribution_percent at 23.59 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.
vat_standard_percent	21 % details.level.level_0	VID Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has vat_standard_percent at 21 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.
Public transport monthly pass	30 EUR/month details.level.level_0	Ventspils satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Public transport monthly pass at 30 EUR/month, observed on 2025-12-31 from Ventspils satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025).

Cost & housing

Official metric values for this page are being expanded.

Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Rīga
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent	51.63 %	CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025)	2026-01-01	AFresh

Immigration and registration services

Immigration and registration services — Rīga
Service	Source	Observed
Immigration office	PMLP	2026-06-10

Economic profile

Economic profile — Rīga
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents	3,200 per_100k details.level.level_0	IeM (Iekšlietu ministrija) — Crime statistics 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics	2024-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 3,200 per_100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from IeM (Iekšlietu ministrija) — Crime statistics 2024.

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability	95 % City (Gemeinde)	SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics	2024-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Gigabit broadband availability at 95 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA	RIX code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport	OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Rīga has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at RIX code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance	8.8 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied	OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Rīga has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 8.8 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations	68 count Direct destinations from RIX	OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data	2026-06-13	AFresh
Rīga has Nearest airport direct destinations at 68 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.

Healthcare

Healthcare — 1 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK)	7.5 per_100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024)	SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics	2024-12-31	AFresh
Rīga has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 7.5 per_100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024.

Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Overview

Overview — 2 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Source	Observed	Confidence
Total land area	303.76 km2 Land	VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-05	AFresh
Rīga has Total land area at 303.76 km2, observed on 2026-01-05 from VZD Latvia.
population_density_per_km2	1,938.7 people/km2 details.level.level_0	CSP + VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh

Demographics

Demographics — 3 metric(s).
Metric	Value	Trend	Source	Observed	Confidence
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter)	42 years Land (Zensus 2022)	—	CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 42 years, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent	51.63 % Up (+0.1% YoY) City / municipality	Up (+0.1% YoY)	CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2026-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has foreign_population_share_percent at 51.63 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent	51.6 % Up (+0.1% YoY) City / municipality	Up (+0.1% YoY)	CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics	2025-01-01	AFresh
Rīga has foreign_population_share_percent at 51.6 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).

Data coverage

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

3 city-level metrics· 14 country-level· Not yet city-level:Cost & income: No official German source publishes city-level grocery basket in EURHousing: Superseded by rent_reference_eur_per_m2_month (Zensus 2022 actual contract rents + Mietspiegel, grade A)Education: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

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Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Rīga.
Field	Source	Last updated
City portal	Rīga municipal portal	2026-06-10
Statistics portal	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia	2026-06-10
Immigration office	PMLP	2026-06-10
Public transport	Latvia regional bus and rail	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?

3 metrics are measured at city level. 14 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: 2026-06-13. 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.

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