Economy, jobs and prices in Kurzeme, Latvia: official figures
In 2025 the average gross wage paid in Kurzeme reached €1,501 a month, 17% below the Latvian average and 2nd lowest of 5 Latvian regions.
What is the average net salary in Kurzeme?
Take-home pay averaged €1,132 a month in Kurzeme in 2025, against €1,346 across Latvia.
Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kurzeme?
The unemployment rate in Kurzeme was 6.4% at the beginning of 2025 (2nd highest of 5 Latvian regions), down from 8.1% in 2021; it was 6.6% for men and 6.3% for women.
Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copyMore figures
- Average gross pay in Kurzeme rose by 39.1% between 2021 and 2025, from €1,079 to €1,501 (Latvia: 42.1%). Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
- Public-sector employees in Kurzeme were paid €1,474 gross a month in 2025 and private-sector employees €1,513, a gap of 3% in favour of the private sector. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
- 52.1% of residents aged 15 and over in Kurzeme were in work at the beginning of 2025, 2nd lowest of 5 Latvian regions; the activity rate was 55.6%. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
- Among 15 to 24 year olds in Kurzeme the unemployment rate was 7.8% at the start of 2025, and 69.2% of 25 to 34 year olds were employed. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) · saved copy
How Kurzeme compares with other planning regions
Average gross monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Kurzeme ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average gross monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīga Region | €1,990 |
| 2 | Zemgale | €1,509 |
| 3 | Vidzeme | €1,508 |
| 4 | Kurzeme | €1,501 |
| 5 | Latgale | €1,302 |
Average net monthly wage (EUR) (2025)
Kurzeme ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average net monthly wage (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīga Region | €1,464 |
| 2 | Vidzeme | €1,140 |
| 3 | Zemgale | €1,140 |
| 4 | Kurzeme | €1,132 |
| 5 | Latgale | €1,005 |
Unemployment rate, beginning of year (%) (2025)
Kurzeme ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, beginning of year (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latgale | 10.4% |
| 2 | Kurzeme | 6.4% |
| 3 | Zemgale | 5.9% |
| 4 | Vidzeme | 5.3% |
| 5 | Rīga Region | 4.5% |
Employment rate, population 15+ (%) (2025)
Kurzeme ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, population 15+ (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rīga Region | 58.0% |
| 2 | Vidzeme | 54.0% |
| 3 | Zemgale | 53.2% |
| 4 | Kurzeme | 52.1% |
| 5 | Latgale | 47.8% |
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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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