Economy, jobs and prices in Riga, Latvia: official figures

In 2025 the average gross wage paid in the city of Riga reached €2,011 a month, 11% above the Latvian average and above the Rīga region figure of €1,990.

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• Average gross pay in the city of Riga rose by 40.2% between 2021 and 2025, from €1,434 to €2,011 (Latvia: 42.1%). Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
• Public-sector employees in the city of Riga were paid €2,097 gross a month in 2025 and private-sector employees €1,972, a gap of 6% in favour of the public sector. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
• 57.1% of residents aged 15 and over in the city of Riga were in work at the beginning of 2025, against 54.6% for Latvia; the activity rate was 59.8%. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
• Among 15 to 24 year olds in the city of Riga the unemployment rate was 5.2% at the start of 2025, and 75.0% of 25 to 34 year olds were employed. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy

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Sources

• Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): Average monthly wages and salaries by region, 2021-2025 (table DSV041), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 272eaacaec5c…)
• Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): Activity rate, employment rate and unemployment rate by gender and age group in regions, State cities and municipalities at the beginning of the year (table EKA140), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 196d2bb8534e…)

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