Latvian republic as an independent state has existed for over 20 years, up to this point Latvia was part of the Soviet Union.During the time that has passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the economic, political and social situation in Latvia, much has changed.Some residents are happy with the changes occurred, the other - something to be desired.There was also a view that the percentage of indigenous Latvians is very small compared with those of other nationalities living in the country.Some people called Latvia country of emigrants.The population of Latvia is constantly updated with the emigrants, but the number of indigenous people is not reduced.According pravovikov country, the state can not be compared with Australia where visitors displace indigenous inhabitants.The Republic is considered to be a multinational state.
Official population
According to statements of the Central Statistical Bureau of the country, officially the population of Latvia is less than two million people by the end of May 2014.Experts believe that this figure is a catastrophic, and may affect the very existence of the state.The American Statistical Organisation has put the country in third place in population decline.The reasons for such a rapid reduction in the number of people due to the fact that population growth is negative, that is, the number of deaths each day exceeds the number of those who are born.Another problem, which affects the growth, is that out of every thousand people four people somewhere to migrate.People leave their families in search of decent wages, decent life and just for the sake of adventure.The population of Latvia is dispersed on its territory with a density of about 34 people per square kilometer.The urban population at the end of 2010-2011, almost 30% higher than the rural: urban area is home to about 70% of the population in the villages - 32%.
situation with migration
population of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia decreased due to the fact that a lot of families from the Baltic States go to live in other European countries or Russia.Experts believe that emigration has become the norm in the state.In April 2014, on the basis of the Latvian University hosts conference on emigration in the Baltic States and Eastern Europe.This issue is of concern to many scientists in the search for consensus, they discussed it aloud.At the conference, Latvia and Lithuania have been named among the most mobile in Europe, outside the European Union.Emigration has become a problem for the demographic situation, because it breaks down the system of social guarantees, undermines the economic situation of the countries.According to statistics, most people decide to move from the working sphere, the so-called mid-level employees.These people are willing to work, but for a decent wage than they have to offer in their home country.
fertility and mortality of the population
population of Latvia, however, like other countries, depends on the level of fertility and mortality.Center for Statistical Office announced that the birth rate in the country continues to grow: at the end of 2013 the number of births compared to the previous increase of some five hundred children (between February and December 2013 were born 18,800 new residents of the country).However, despite these figures, population growth continues to be negative - with the increasing birth rate and mortality.During 2013 in the country more than 26,000 people have died, so the death rate exceeded the birth rate to 7745 people.
often in the press in recent times are the words "Latvia", "population", "number 2014".All this is due to the fact that, despite the country's economic development, the number of people living in it falls each year.Many condemn the country's entry into the EU, seeking the causes of this fact, other demographic problem associated with the reluctance of women to bear children.Women in the country do not want to give birth to many children.In each family, on average born one or two children, who are rarely solved on a greater number of children.In fact, an hour more than the population of Latvia ceases on human fertility 2.3 (one child born every second, 1556.43).However, die every person 3.2 hour.
ratio of male and female population
If we compare the population in Latvia, according to sex, the number of women in the country exceeds the number of men.As of July and August of this year, the male population has not crossed the mark of 1 million women in the country a little over a million.The ratio of men and women in percentage - 46 to 54. Although the ratio of children born boys than girls at 0,054 a person.According to the census in 2011 the male population becomes noticeably smaller in the age categories of citizens from 15 to 64 years, and in the age group older than 65 years per woman only 0.48 men.
When was the last time a census of the population
The last official population of Latvia was determined in 2011.It does this by rewriting all residents.2011 Census was the first state from the time of accession to the European Union in 2004.This procedure was carried out at a high level with new forms if desired compiled census questionnaire you can fill in on the Internet: in statement introduced passport number and series, identification code of the filler.The census of the population of Latvia calculated as of 1 March 2011.
What nationalities are represented population
Latvia, the number of population is reduced due to the emigration of citizens to other countries, is itself a multi-ethnic country that is ready to accept and to warm people who want to start a new life.The indigenous population of the country, Latvians, just over half of the citizens.As a percentage of Latvians in the ethnic composition of occupied 59.6%.In second place in the ethnic composition of Latvia - Russian.They make up 27.57% of the population.The Baltic state is also home to immigrants from Belarus and Ukraine: Belarusians make up slightly more than 3%, and the Ukrainians - 3% of all residents.The ethnic composition of the country includes a small group of Lithuanians and Poles, respectively, 1.33% and 2.37%.Ethnic composition does not end on this list: the Jews, the Greeks, the Kazakhs, Romanians make up the remaining percentage of residents.
What are the causes of emigration to Latvia
population of Latvia are few, the real state of the situation with a little less than the official number.But despite all the problems that Latvia is on the 47 place in the ranking of states that are considered quite good to stay.This country is a party to the Schengen area, since 2004, one of the EU countries, so wishing to become part of Europe was chosen Latvia as a place of residence.The majority of immigrants from the CIS countries and Russia are trying to become citizens of this small state.
Life expectancy Latvian
life expectancy of people in Latvia - about 72 years, with women in the country live on average 11 years longer than men: the female population life expectancy - 78 years, men - 67.
OnStatistics population decreases every year
According to statistics, the population of Latvia is significantly reduced every year.Experts say that the number of people living in the country will never be more than 2 million people.This tends to increase its numbers were observed for the past 20 years, so it is hoped that in times of crisis, the birth rate exceeds the death rate is not worth it.Starting in 2012, the pace of downsizing has slowed significantly due to an increase in fertility in all regions of the country.Especially increased birth rate in Riga - 7% in Riga region - 3.1%.According to the CSO in Latvia in the 12 regions of the birth rate is quite high, but the mortality rate is not reduced.In order to grow the number of population, it is necessary that in each family was not less than three to four children.
