Rīga population for Eurostat's city geography in Latvia was 605,802 on 1 January 2022.
Its average annual rent for housing is €50.49 per m² (2022) — 22nd highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 7.6 °C with 779 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS LV00A), GDP was €30,400 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 45 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Rīga. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#17 of 426 · 96th pct · #1 in Latvia
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#77 of 381 · 80th pct · #1 in Latvia
1,992
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#171 of 386 · 55th pct · #3 in Latvia
21.5%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Rīga: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 605,802. Higher than 409 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Rīga: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 605,802 Higher than 409 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Rīga: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 1,992. Higher than 304 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Rīga: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 1,992 Higher than 304 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Rīga: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 21.5%. Higher than 212 of 386 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 9.1% to 32.5%; median 20.9%.
9.1%
32.5%
median 20.9%
Rīga: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 21.5% Higher than 212 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Rīga climate by month Rīga monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature -2.6°C to 18.8°C; warmest Jul, coldest Feb. Precipitation up to 85mm per month.
20 100 15 80 10 60 5 40 0 20 -5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Rīga monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan -2.5°C 56mm Feb -2.6°C 47mm Mar 0.6°C 45mm Apr 6.4°C 47mm May 12.0°C 58mm Jun 16.1°C 81mm Jul 18.8°C 80mm Aug 18.1°C 85mm Sep 13.5°C 73mm Oct 7.7°C 84mm Nov 3.0°C 66mm Dec -0.5°C 58mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#566 of 601 · 6th pct · #1 in Latvia
7.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#562 of 601 · 6th pct · #1 in Latvia
-2.5
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#379 of 601 · 37th pct · #1 in Latvia
18.8
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#340 of 601 · 43rd pct · #1 in Latvia
779
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#522 of 601 · 13th pct · #1 in Latvia
121
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rīga: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 7.6. Higher than 35 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Rīga: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 7.6 Higher than 35 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rīga: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: -2.5. Higher than 38 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Rīga: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga -2.5 Higher than 38 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rīga: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 18.8. Higher than 221 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Rīga: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 18.8 Higher than 221 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Rīga: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 779. Higher than 261 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Rīga: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 779 Higher than 261 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Rīga: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 121. Higher than 79 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Rīga: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 121 Higher than 79 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#64 of 329 · 81st pct · #1 in Latvia
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#221 of 281 · 21st pct · #2 in Latvia
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#172 of 298 · 42nd pct · #2 in Latvia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Rīga: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 22. Higher than 265 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Rīga: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 22 Higher than 265 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Rīga: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 46. Higher than 60 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Rīga: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 46 Higher than 60 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Rīga: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 9. Higher than 126 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Rīga: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 9 Higher than 126 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Average annual rent for housing per m2
This is a reported Eurostat city field, not a full housing-cost basket.
#22 of 168 · 87th pct · #1 in Latvia
€50.49e
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Average price for buying a house
#162 of 201 · 19th pct · #1 in Latvia
Average price for buying an apartment
#180 of 218 · 17th pct · #1 in Latvia
Average price for buying a house per m2
#177 of 200 · 12th pct · #1 in Latvia
€1,132.19e
EUR per m2 · 2022
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
#172 of 199 · 14th pct · #1 in Latvia
€1,424.78e
EUR per m2 · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Rīga: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €50.49. Higher than 146 of 168 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €5.90 to €230.00; median €9.10.
€5.90
€230.00
median €9.10
Rīga: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €50.49 Higher than 146 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Average price for buying a house
Rīga: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €193,907. Higher than 39 of 201 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €20,136 to €1,399,882; median €380,298.
€20,136
€1,399,882
median €380,298
Rīga: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €193,907 Higher than 39 of 201 records in the same comparison group Median €380,298
Average price for buying an apartment
Rīga: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €73,939. Higher than 38 of 218 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €14,900 to €652,648; median €176,563.
€14,900
€652,648
median €176,563
Rīga: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €73,939 Higher than 38 of 218 records in the same comparison group Median €176,563
Average price for buying a house per m2
Rīga: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €1,132.19. Higher than 23 of 200 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €334.72 to €10,678.11; median €2,900.69.
€334.72
€10,678.11
median €2,900.69
Rīga: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €1,132.19 Higher than 23 of 200 records in the same comparison group Median €2,900.69
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
Rīga: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €1,424.78. Higher than 27 of 199 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €337.85 to €9,427.65; median €2,543.00.
€337.85
€9,427.65
median €2,543.00
Rīga: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €1,424.78 Higher than 27 of 199 records in the same comparison group Median €2,543.00
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#170 of 288 · 41st pct · #3 in Latvia
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#15 of 411 · 96th pct · #1 in Latvia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Rīga: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 6.5%. Higher than 117 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Rīga: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 6.5% Higher than 117 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Rīga: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 427,982. Higher than 396 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Rīga: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 427,982 Higher than 396 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#88 of 301 · 70th pct · #1 in Latvia
103d
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Rīga: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 103. Higher than 212 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Rīga: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 103 Higher than 212 of 301 records in the same comparison group Median 62
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#188 of 366 · 49th pct · #3 in Latvia
8
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#24 of 400 · 94th pct · #3 in Latvia
16
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Rīga: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 8. Higher than 178 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Rīga: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 8 Higher than 178 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Rīga: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 16. Higher than 376 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Rīga: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 16 Higher than 376 of 400 records in the same comparison group Median 12
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#233 of 247 · 6th pct · #2 in Latvia
376
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#194 of 358 · 42nd pct · #1 in Latvia
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#168 of 328 · 49th pct · #1 in Latvia
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
This is a transport-cost input, not a full cost-of-living index.
#14 of 73 · 81st pct · #2 in Latvia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Rīga: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 376. Higher than 14 of 247 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 272 to 4,237; median 479.
272
4,237
median 479
Rīga: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 376 Higher than 14 of 247 records in the same comparison group Median 479
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Rīga: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 0. Higher than 150 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Rīga: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 0 Higher than 150 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Rīga: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 125. Higher than 160 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Rīga: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 125 Higher than 160 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
Rīga: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain Rīga: €50. Higher than 59 of 73 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €10 to €100; median €29.
€10
€100
median €29
Rīga: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain
Rīga €50 Higher than 59 of 73 records in the same comparison group Median €29
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
77
EU27_2020=100 · LV · 2024
Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Cinema-seat capacity per resident; not annual attendance or a culture score.
#167 of 267 · 37th pct
13
seats per 1000 residents · 2022
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#14 of 226 · 94th pct · #1 in Latvia
1,280,938
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#32 of 425 · 92nd pct · #1 in Latvia
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Rīga: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 13. Higher than 100 of 267 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 89; median 16.
0
89
median 16
Rīga: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 13 Higher than 100 of 267 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Number of museum visitors per year
Rīga: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 1,280,938. Higher than 212 of 226 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 23,305,990; median 60,998.
0
23,305,990
median 60,998
Rīga: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 1,280,938 Higher than 212 of 226 records in the same comparison group Median 60,998
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Rīga: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 29. Higher than 392 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Rīga: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 29 Higher than 392 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Resident perception survey
Rīga resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
7%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
16.2%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
15.1%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
51.7%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
14.5%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
57.4%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
14.1%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
55.3%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
26.9%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
53%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
18.3%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
51.7%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
18.8%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
27.9%
Rīga resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 7% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 16.2% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 15.1% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 51.7% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 14.5% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 57.4% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 14.1% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 55.3% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 26.9% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 53% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 18.3% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 51.7% Transport affordable — strongly agree 18.8% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 27.9%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 7%. Higher than 17 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.9% to 23.6%; median 9.7%.
2.9%
23.6%
median 9.7%
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 7% Higher than 17 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 9.7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 16.2%. Higher than 10 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6% to 47%; median 25.4%.
6%
47%
median 25.4%
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 16.2% Higher than 10 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 25.4%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Rīga: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 15.1%. Higher than 17 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.6% to 49.2%; median 18.9%.
2.6%
49.2%
median 18.9%
Rīga: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 15.1% Higher than 17 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.9%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 51.7%. Higher than 40 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.2% to 61.7%; median 45.5%.
14.2%
61.7%
median 45.5%
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 51.7% Higher than 40 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Rīga: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 14.5%. Higher than 12 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.7% to 33%; median 18.7%.
7.7%
33%
median 18.7%
Rīga: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 14.5% Higher than 12 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.7%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 57.4%. Higher than 48 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 61.3%; median 45.5%.
21.1%
61.3%
median 45.5%
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 57.4% Higher than 48 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Rīga: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 14.1%. Higher than 19 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.2% to 52.6%; median 15.9%.
2.2%
52.6%
median 15.9%
Rīga: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 14.1% Higher than 19 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 15.9%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 55.3%. Higher than 42 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4% to 66.5%; median 45.2%.
4%
66.5%
median 45.2%
Rīga: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 55.3% Higher than 42 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 26.9%. Higher than 3 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15.6% to 73.9%; median 53.4%.
15.6%
73.9%
median 53.4%
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 26.9% Higher than 3 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 53.4%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 53%. Higher than 47 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.2% to 54.5%; median 34.6%.
18.2%
54.5%
median 34.6%
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 53% Higher than 47 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 34.6%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 18.3%. Higher than 12 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.2% to 54.1%; median 24.6%.
7.2%
54.1%
median 24.6%
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 18.3% Higher than 12 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 51.7%. Higher than 45 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 26.1% to 58.5%; median 39.7%.
26.1%
58.5%
median 39.7%
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 51.7% Higher than 45 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 39.7%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 18.8%. Higher than 11 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.5% to 68.3%; median 28.9%.
7.5%
68.3%
median 28.9%
Rīga: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 18.8% Higher than 11 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 28.9%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Rīga: 27.9%. Higher than 4 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 52.6%; median 38.1%.
21.1%
52.6%
median 38.1%
Rīga: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Rīga 27.9% Higher than 4 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 38.1%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€30,400
EUR per inhabitant · LV00A · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Rīga? Rīga had a population of 605,802 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 17th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Rīga? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 7.6 °C (January -2.5 °C, July 18.8 °C) with 779 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Rīga? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €50.49 per m² (2022), 22nd highest of the 168 reporting city records in the same year. This is a single reported field, not a full housing-cost basket.
Not reported for this city: Tourism. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: e = estimated · d = definition differs
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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