Planning regions of Latvia: population and official figures
Latvia is divided into 5 planning regions. The largest by population is Rīga Region with 847,841 people (46.0% of the total); the smallest is Zemgale with 219,191.
Who governs Latvia's planning regions?
Planning regions (5: Kurzeme, Zemgale, Rīga, Vidzeme, Latgale): Not directly elected; councils made up of municipal representatives. Regional planning and EU projects.
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All 5 planning regions, largest first
| # | Planning region | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīga Region | 847,841 | 2026 | – |
| 2 | Kurzeme | 271,669 | 2026 | – |
| 3 | Vidzeme | 271,223 | 2026 | – |
| 4 | Latgale | 235,172 | 2026 | – |
| 5 | Zemgale | 219,191 | 2026 | – |
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Sources
- Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): Population at the beginning of year and population change and key vital statistics in regions, cities, towns and municipalities (table IRS031), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 bcdcda7b1d5d…)
- 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…)
- Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): At-risk-of-poverty rate in regions by age and sex (per cent), 2004-2024 (table NNR120), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 589d2430325d…)
- Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): Mortality by main cause of death in statistical regions, State cities and municipalities, 2017-2025 (table NCI020), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f6f727f4a7ee…)
- Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP): Population aged 15 and over by educational attainment, ethnicity and sex in regions and State cities at the beginning of the year (table IZT021), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ce78b6309527…)
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