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Daugavpils

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Daugavpils is a city in Latvia. The unemployment rate is 8 % (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 8 % NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025

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

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Country: Latvia · Population 77,486 persons · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 8 % details.level.level_0 NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Unemployment rate at 8 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 1,250 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,250 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 AFresh
Daugavpils 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
Daugavpils 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
Daugavpils has vat_standard_percent at 21 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.
Public transport monthly pass 22 EUR/month details.level.level_0 Ventspils satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Public transport monthly pass at 22 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 — Daugavpils
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
foreign_population_share_percent 78.41 % CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) AFresh

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents 2,400 per_100k details.level.level_0 IeM (Iekšlietu ministrija) — Crime statistics 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 2,400 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 90 % City (Gemeinde) SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Gigabit broadband availability at 90 percent, observed on 2024-12-31 from SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024.
Nearest scheduled airport IATA VNO code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Daugavpils has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at VNO code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 159.1 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Daugavpils has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 159.1 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 46 count Direct destinations from VNO OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Daugavpils has Nearest airport direct destinations at 46 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) 4.2 per_100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 4.2 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 72.36 km2 Land VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Total land area at 72.36 km2, observed on 2026-01-05 from VZD Latvia.
population_density_per_km2 1,070.9 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) 44.5 years Land (Zensus 2022) — CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 44.5 years, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 78.41 % Up (+61% YoY) City / municipality Up (+61% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has foreign_population_share_percent at 78.41 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 48.7 % Up (+61% YoY) City / municipality Up (+61% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Daugavpils has foreign_population_share_percent at 48.7 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Daugavpils, 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

Official city handoff

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

Frequently asked about Daugavpils

How much is rent in Daugavpils?

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 Daugavpils?

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 Daugavpils 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 Daugavpils’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 Daugavpils 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. Daugavpils 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)
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