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Ventspils

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Ventspils 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 32,479 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
Ventspils 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) 1,400 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 1,400 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
Ventspils 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
Ventspils 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
Ventspils has vat_standard_percent at 21 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from VID Latvia.
Public transport monthly pass 18 EUR/month details.level.level_0 Ventspils satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Public transport monthly pass at 18 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 — Ventspils
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence
foreign_population_share_percent 38.25 % 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 1,900 per_100k details.level.level_0 IeM (Iekšlietu ministrija) — Crime statistics 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 1,900 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
Ventspils 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 URE code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Ventspils has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at URE code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 108.4 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Ventspils has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 108.4 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 1 count Direct destinations from URE OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Ventspils has Nearest airport direct destinations at 1 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) 3 per_100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024 details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 3 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 57.95 km2 Land VZD Latvia details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Total land area at 57.95 km2, observed on 2026-01-05 from VZD Latvia.
population_density_per_km2 560.5 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) 43.5 years Land (Zensus 2022) — CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has Median age (Zensus 2022, Durchschnittsalter) at 43.5 years, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 38.25 % Up (+14.5% YoY) City / municipality Up (+14.5% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has foreign_population_share_percent at 38.25 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).
foreign_population_share_percent 33.4 % Up (+14.5% YoY) City / municipality Up (+14.5% YoY) CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) details.sourceType.official_statistics AFresh
Ventspils has foreign_population_share_percent at 33.4 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from CSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025).

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Ventspils, 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 Ventspils.
Field Source Last updated
City portal Ventspils municipal portal
Statistics portal Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Immigration office PMLP
Public transport Latvia regional bus and rail

Frequently asked about Ventspils

How much is rent in Ventspils?

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 Ventspils?

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 Ventspils 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 Ventspils’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 Ventspils 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. Ventspils 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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