Employment
Latvia's average wage in Q2 2023 rose to EUR 1,525
Latvia's average wage in Q2 2023 rose to EUR 1,525
Data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in Q2 2023, according to working-day and seasonally non-adjusted data, the average gross wages and salaries for full-time work amounted to EUR 1,525.
Summer jobs in big demand in Latvia this year
Summer jobs in big demand in Latvia this year
Working in summer for pupils is provided every year by the State Employment Agency (NVA) pupil summer employment program. This year, pupils' willingness to work over the summer outweighed employers' supply, Latvian Television reported August 22.
Latvia's unemployment rate in July stayed the same
Latvia's unemployment rate in July stayed the same
Results of the Labour Force Survey conducted by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in July 2023 actual unemployment rate in Latvia was 6.5 % and it has not changed over the month. 
No big changes in Latvia's unemployment rate in Q2
No big changes in Latvia's unemployment rate in Q2
Results of the most recent Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted by Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in Q2 2023 Latvia had an unemployment rate of 6.4 %. Over the quarter it has not changed but over the year it has reduced by 0.2 percentage points.
Teenagers keen on summer jobs in Latvia
Teenagers keen on summer jobs in Latvia
The youth employment program is in full swing this month, with a large number of companies participating this year, enabling more than 7,500 teens to work in the summer, Latvian Radio reported on August 10.
Survey: Workplace satisfaction on the decline in Latvia
Survey: Workplace satisfaction on the decline in Latvia
Three out of five employees would leave their job for a higher-paying one, and the overall satisfaction of the employees with their work has decreased significantly over two years, according to a Kantar survey, Latvian Radio reported August 9.
Employers request incentives for workers' education
Employers request incentives for workers' education
On August 7, the Latvian Employers' Confederation (LDDK) sent an invitation to the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) to encourage changes related to tax incentives available to the employer to cover the higher education costs of the employee.
Growing numbers of guest workers employed in Latvia
Growing numbers of guest workers employed in Latvia
Over the last five years, the number of guest workers from outside the European Union (EU) has been growing, and the country's labor profile is changing with the Russian war in Ukraine, LSM's Latvian-language service reported on August 1.
Latvia plans to relax rules for guest workers
Latvia plans to relax rules for guest workers
The many calls by employers to allow easier recruitment of guest workers seem to have brought some result. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Economics, a strategy for the development of human capital is to be developed, making it easier for employers to attract employees from abroad in the short term, Latvian Television reported July 31.
Historically lowest unemployment numbers registered in Latvia
Historically lowest unemployment numbers registered in Latvia
In June this year, Latvia registered the historically lowest number of unemployed people – there were slightly more than 50,000 registered unemployed, which is a 5.6% registered unemployment rate, Evita Simsone, director of the State Employment Agency (NVA), told Latvian Radio on July 26.
Court declares preschool teacher wages unconstitutional
Court declares preschool teacher wages unconstitutional
On Thursday, June 29, the Constitutional Court found the government's approved lower rate of wages for pre-school teachers to be inconsistent with the Constitution, stating that the stability of the state and local government budgets is not an excuse to pay kindergarten teachers less than other teachers.
Latvia's unemployment rate down to 5.6% in May
Latvia's unemployment rate down to 5.6% in May
Results of the Labour Force Survey published on June 20 by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in May 2023 the actual unemployment rate in Latvia was 5.6 % and over the month it has reduced by 0.2 percentage points.
Gender pay gap grew in 2022
Gender pay gap grew in 2022
Provisional estimate published on June 19 by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSB) shows that in 2022 the average hourly gross earnings of women were 17.1 % lower than those of men. 
Latvian 'Work Tinder' aims to match employers and young people
Latvian 'Work Tinder' aims to match employers and young people
A similar tool to a dating app is intended to reduce youth unemployment. For three weeks, young people have been able to meet with companies for a 15-minute interview on a new digital platform called “Work Tinder” (Darba Tinderis). For the time being, the project has a high level of youth activity, but the participation of entrepreneurs is less inspiring, Latvian Radio reported May 31.
April unemployment rate down slightly in Latvia
April unemployment rate down slightly in Latvia
Results of the Labor Force Survey published on May 19 by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in April 2023 actual unemployment rate in Latvia was 5.8 % and compared to March it has reduced by 0.3 percentage points.
Summer jobs available for students in Latvia
Summer jobs available for students in Latvia
Every year, the State Employment Agency (NVA) offers students job opportunities during the lengthy summer holidays. Applications have begun and several companies have already found their employees, Latvian Radio reported on May 17.

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