Kurzemes plānošanas reģions migration data
Migration data for Kurzemes plānošanas reģions
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Region | Kurzemes plānošanas reģions |
| Capital | Liepaja |
| NUTS-3 | LV003 |
| Region code | KPR |
| Plānošanas reģions type | Plānošanas reģions (planning region, NUTS-3 grain since 2024 reform) |
| Population | 235,000 (2025-01-01) |
| Area | 13,561 km² |
| Density | 17 people/km² |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| Median salary (EUR/month) | €1,320 |
| Fibre coverage | 83% |
| Physicians per 100k | 260 |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Crime rate (per 100k) | 1650 |
| Foreign population | 5.5% |
| Avg temp Jan (°C) | -2.5°C |
| Precipitation (mm/year) | 720 |
| Municipalities (novadi + valstspilsētas) | 7 |
| Statistical office | Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP) |
| Data export | kurzemes-planosanas-regioni.json |
Western LV (Courland). Baltic Sea coast + ice-free ports Liepāja + Ventspils. Manufacturing + tourism (Kuldīga) + forestry.
Cost & income
Kurzemes plānošanas reģions is one of 5 Latvian plānošanas reģioni (planning regions; NUTS-3 grain since the 2024 CSP statistical reform). Regional wage, unemployment, foreign-population and fibre-coverage data is sourced from CSP; the country-level tax and social-security rates apply uniformly. Verify current figures at Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Median salary (EUR/month) | €1,320 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.8% |
| Fibre coverage (%) | 83% |
| Foreign population (%) | 5.5% |
| Population (2025) | 235,000 |
| Top employment sector | Manufacturing (C) — metalworking, marine engineering; Transportation and storage (H) — port operations; Agriculture, forestry and fishing (A); Tourism accommodation (I) |
Work & labour market
The Kurzemes plānošanas reģions is covered by the national employment system administered by NVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra). Regional-level statistics on employment, registered unemployment, and sector composition are published by Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP) (IRS031, OSP/EM001, DSN010). EURES portal (NVA) lists vacancies across the EU.
Cities in Kurzemes plānošanas reģions
7 Latvian municipalities are part of the Kurzemes plānošanas reģions (7 total per the 2021 reform + 2025-07-01 Varakļāni merge).
FAQ
What does this Rīgas plānošanas reģions page cover?
This page aggregates population, area, density, unemployment, median salary, fibre coverage, physicians per 100k, crime rate, climate normals, foreign-population share and city pages for the Latvian plānošanas reģions Rīgas plānošanas reģions, with official source links to CSP, VID, NVA, NVD, SPKC, SPRK and LVGMC.
Where does the data for Rīgas plānošanas reģions come from?
From Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP, stat.gov.lv) IRS031/DSN010/IRE031/OSP tables, NVA Q4 2025 unemployment, NVD provider list, SPKC yearbook 2024, SPRK annual report 2024, LVGMC 1991-2020 climate normals, and VZD area CSV, observed on 2026-06-10.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.
Official sources
- Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP) — Population (IRS031), wages (DSN010), unemployment, foreign residents (IRE031), housing, area, ATVK classifier (KO012)
- VID — Valsts ieņēmumu dienests — Tax rates (PIT 20/23/31%, VAT 21%/12%/5%, CIT 20%, social 23.59%+10.5%)
- PMLP — Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde — Migration, residence permits, eID karte, e-paraksts, citizenship
- NVD — Nacionālais veselības dienests — Healthcare provider registry, E-veselība (e-Health)
- SPKC — Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs — Public health statistics, yearbook 2024
- NVA — Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra — Unemployment insurance, registered unemployment by municipality
- VZD — Valsts zemes dienests — Real estate market data, cadastral register, area registry
- SPRK — Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija — Broadband coverage, FTTH, 5G, mobile operators
- LVĢMC — Latvijas Vides, ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas centrs — Climate normals 1991-2020, weather observations, air quality
- likumi.lv — Official legal portal (Immigration Law, Personal Income Tax Law, Social Insurance Law)
- Centrālā statistikas pārvalde (CSP)