Migration Fit

Saldus

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Standard municipality

Saldus is a city in Latvia. The unemployment rate is 6.7 % (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 6.7 % NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025

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

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Country: Latvia · Population 26,192 persons · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 6.7 % details.level.level_0 NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Unemployment rate at 6.7 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 1,350 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,350 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 — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Top Marginal Income Tax Rate 31 % details.level.level_0 VID Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus 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 AFresh
Saldus 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 AFresh
Saldus has vat_standard_percent at 21 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.

Cost & housing

Official metric values for this page are being expanded.

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents 2,350 per_100k details.level.level_0 CSP/IeM — Crime statistics (national level only) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 2,350 per_100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from CSP/IeM — Crime statistics (national level only).

Connectivity

Connectivity — 4 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 85 % City (Gemeinde) SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Gigabit broadband availability at 85 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 AFresh
Saldus has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at RIX code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 94.8 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Saldus has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 94.8 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 AFresh
Saldus has Nearest airport direct destinations at 68 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.
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 2,178.18 km2 Land VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Total land area at 2,178.18 km2, observed on 2026-01-05 from VZD Latvia.
population_density_per_km2 12 people/km2 details.level.level_0 CSP + VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh

Demographics

Demographics — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Trend Source Observed Confidence
Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) 44 years Land (Zensus 2022) — CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 44 years, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 12.44 % Down (-50.2% YoY) City / municipality Down (-50.2% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has foreign_population_share_percent at 12.44 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 25 % Down (-50.2% YoY) City / municipality Down (-50.2% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Saldus has foreign_population_share_percent at 25 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).

Data coverage

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

3 city-level metrics· 12 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)HealthcareEducation: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Saldus.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Saldus municipal portal
Statistics portal Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Immigration office PMLP
Public transport Latvia regional bus and rail

Frequently asked about Saldus

How much is rent in Saldus?

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 Saldus?

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 Saldus 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. 12 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Saldus’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 Saldus 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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Official sources

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