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Living in Jūrmala

Jūrmala had 52,001 residents at the start of 2025 and is a city in Latvia. For Jūrmala, the foreign population count was 8,103 at the start of 2025. The unemployment rate was 4.9% at the start of 2025.

Which Latvia-wide rules apply when you move to Jūrmala?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in LatviaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Jūrmala.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Jūrmala yet. Latvia has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesJūrmala highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Jūrmala highlighted€5.77Rīga€4.50Daugavpils€1.18Liepājanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count29,109 dwellings31 Dec 2024VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate17Official
Property Price Avg Eur1,600 EUR/m²31 Dec 2025VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika16Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Jūrmala?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-747

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Jūrmala is 4.9%. Of 34 cities with data, 11 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Latvia per band1 city: 2% to under 3%12–33 cities: 3% to under 4%33–411 cities: 4% to under 5%114–5Jūrmala 4.9%3 cities: 5% to under 6%35–67 cities: 6% to under 7%76–74 cities: 7% to under 8%47–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,272 EUR/month31 Dec 2024CSB Latvia RIG110 — Ventspils monthly gross median wages, 20248Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.9 %country median 5.5%1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-747Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jūrmala. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

State Employment Agency — Public employment service

Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Jūrmala. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count15 count31 Dec 2024IZM (Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija) — School register 202410Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents3.2 per 100,00031 Dec 2024SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 202415Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jūrmala when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is Jūrmala?

Police recorded 1,832 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 1,832 offences per 100,000 · Official Statistics Portal Latvia — NOR023 recorded crimes and crime rates 2021–202512
Recorded crime across major citiesJūrmala highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jūrmala highlighted2,987Daugavpils2,760Rīga2,071Liepāja1,832Jūrmalarecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,832 offences per 100,00031 Dec 2025Official Statistics Portal Latvia — NOR023 recorded crimes and crime rates 2021–202512Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RIX, 13.3 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport68 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportRIX13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport13.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jūrmala. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

2026 Latvian language courses for Ukrainian civilians — State Language Course

Society Integration Foundation

For Ukrainian civilians in Latvia.

LatvianIn Personfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jūrmala.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Jūrmala?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency9

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Jūrmala average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Jūrmala average monthly precipitation, mm020406080474034354865807867765650JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Jūrmala average monthly sunshine, hours0751502253003764141204287282291250167963624JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Jūrmala annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 9.0 — about the same31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency9Official
Average January temperature-2.5 °C31 Dec 2020LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)11Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.1 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 4.8 · Apr 11.9 · May 17.8 · Jun 21.3 · Jul 23.8 · Aug 22.7 · Sep 17.3 · Oct 10.5 · Nov 4.8 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.5 · Feb -4.6 · Mar -1.7 · Apr 2.9 · May 8.2 · Jun 12.4 · Jul 14.9 · Aug 14.1 · Sep 9.8 · Oct 4.9 · Nov 1.1 · Dec -2.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average temperature by monthJan -2.1 · Feb -2 · Mar 1.5 · Apr 7.4 · May 13 · Jun 16.7 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 13.4 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 3 · Dec -0.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 46.5 · Feb 40.1 · Mar 34.1 · Apr 35 · May 47.5 · Jun 65 · Jul 79.5 · Aug 77.9 · Sep 67.1 · Oct 75.6 · Nov 56.3 · Dec 50.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 36.6 · Feb 64.2 · Mar 141.2 · Apr 203.6 · May 286.7 · Jun 282.2 · Jul 291.2 · Aug 250.4 · Sep 166.7 · Oct 95.5 · Nov 36.1 · Dec 24.4 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Annual PM2.5 over time12 published observations, 2013–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Jūrmala by year, µg/m³7.211.114.918.8201320152017202120249.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 47.1% between 2013 and 2024, from 17.0 to 9.0.

Cities of a similar size in Latvia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Latvia cities
Ogre57,668 residentsTukums43,439 residentsCēsis41,324 residentsBauska40,500 residentsLiepāja67,068 residentsMārupe37,370 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Jūrmala?

The published population was 52,001 people in January 2025. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Jūrmala residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.4%Foreign residents15.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area101.2 km²27 Aug 2026VZD Latvia18Official
Foreign residents8,103 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex6Official
Population density597 people/km²8 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia1Official
Population52,001 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities5Official

International community in Jūrmala

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2026; all ages; total sex · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total52,926100.0%
Latvia45,07985.2%
Born abroad7,84714.8%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)7,26213.7%
CIS5,51810.4%
Russian Federation (Russia)3,9547.5%
Other countries1,6263.1%
Ukraine1,3592.6%
Belarus1,1072.1%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)5851.1%
Lithuania2760.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
United Kingdom1180.2%
Germany850.2%
Estonia750.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Citizenship

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2026; all ages; total sex · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total52,926100.0%
Citizens of Latvia44,87284.8%
Non-citizens of Latvia5,83311.0%
Other citizenship2,0793.9%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)1420.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Ancestry or ethnicity

Official Latvian register-based population estimate at the beginning of 2022; all ages; total population · 2022 (before administrative territorial reform reference series)

Published groupPeopleShare
Total50,561100.0%
Latvians26,58352.6%
Russians16,47432.6%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity7,50414.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Jūrmala a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on housing · range 42–60%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on housing · range 51–67%
Student55%strong on education, weak on housing · range 47–63%
Family54%strong on family, weak on housing · range 46–62%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–59%
Foreign residents8,103 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex
Population52,001 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities
Median gross salary (regional)1,272 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · CSB Latvia RIG110 — Ventspils monthly gross median wages, 2024
Unemployment rate4.9 %1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Average January temperature-2.5 °C31 Dec 2020Official source · LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-28

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Jūrmala?

The published population was 52,001 people in January 2025. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities.

Is the air quality good in Jūrmala?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

How safe is Jūrmala?

Police recorded 1,832 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Official Statistics Portal Latvia — NOR023 recorded crimes and crime rates 2021–2025.

What is the unemployment rate in Jūrmala?

The unemployment rate is 4.9 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

What is the typical salary around Jūrmala?

The median gross salary is 1,272 EUR/month. Source: CSB Latvia RIG110 — Ventspils monthly gross median wages, 2024.

How many foreign residents live in Jūrmala?

8,103 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Jūrmala a good place to live?

Jūrmala may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Born abroad live in Jūrmala?

The official country of birth distribution records 7,847 people (14.8%) in the source-defined population for 2026 (beginning of year). This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-08
  2. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  3. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  4. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  5. CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities CSB Latvia IRS031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  6. CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex CSB Latvia IRV031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  7. CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74 CSB Latvia RIG090 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  8. CSB Latvia RIG110 — Ventspils monthly gross median wages, 2024 CSB Latvia RIG110 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-30
  9. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  10. IZM (Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija) — School register 2024 IZM (Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija) · izm.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
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  1. LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  2. Official Statistics Portal Latvia — NOR023 recorded crimes and crime rates 2021–2025 Official Statistics Portal Latvia · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-30
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  5. SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024 SPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) · spkc.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  6. VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) · vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  7. VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  8. VZD Latvia data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03

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