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Living in Ķekava

Ķekava is a city in Latvia. The unemployment rate was 4.1% at the start of 2025. Ķekava had a population of 31,273 at the start of 2025.

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

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 Ķekava.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesĶekava highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ķekava highlighted€5.77Rīga€4.50Daugavpils€1.18Liepājanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count14,250 dwellings31 Dec 2024VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate14Official
Property Price Avg Eur1,700 EUR/m²31 Dec 2025VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika13Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Ķekava?

The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-748

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Ķekava is 4.1%. 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%114–5Ķekava 4.1%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)1,571 EUR/month31 Dec 2024api.stat.gov.lv1Official
Unemployment rate4.1 %country median 5.5%1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-748Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ķekava. 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 Ķekava. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RIX, 19 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport68 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportRIX13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport19 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ķekava. 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.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ķekava.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Ķekava?

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
Ķekava 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
Ķekava average monthly precipitation, mm020406080474034354865807867765650JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ķekava average monthly sunshine, hours0751502253003764141204287282291250167963624JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ķekava 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-2.9 °C31 Dec 2020LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)10Official · 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 NCEI16Official
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 NCEI17Official
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 NCEI18Official
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 NCEI19Official
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 NCEI20Official
Annual PM2.5 over time12 published observations, 2013–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Ķekava 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
Sigulda31,480 residentsMadona29,922 residentsAizkraukle28,246 residentsTalsi34,801 residentsLimbaži27,613 residentsDobele27,509 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ķekava?

The published population was 31,273 people in January 2025. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ķekava residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.3%Foreign residents 6.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area443.9 km²27 Aug 2026VZD Latvia15Official
Foreign residents2,095 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex7Official
Population density551 people/km²8 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia2Official
Population31,273 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities6Official

International community in Ķekava

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
Total31,668100.0%
Latvia29,53393.3%
Born abroad2,1356.7%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)1,8845.9%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)2510.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source5

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total31,668100.0%
Citizens of Latvia29,62993.6%
Non-citizens of Latvia1,5695.0%
Other citizenship4131.3%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)570.2%

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

Ancestry or ethnicity

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total31,668100.0%
Latvians24,43877.2%
Russians4,38813.9%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity1,0643.4%
Ukrainians5611.8%
Belarusians5541.7%
Poles3101.0%
Lithuanians2930.9%
Jews480.2%
Estonians120.0%

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

Is Ķekava 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–63%
Foreign residents2,095 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex
Population31,273 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities
Median gross salary (regional)1,571 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · api.stat.gov.lv
Unemployment rate4.1 %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-2.9 °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

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ķekava 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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Ķekava?

The published population was 31,273 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 Ķekava?

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.

What is the unemployment rate in Ķekava?

The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

What is the typical salary around Ķekava?

The median gross salary is 1,571 EUR/month. Source: api.stat.gov.lv.

How many foreign residents live in Ķekava?

2,095 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Ķekava a good place to live?

Ķekava 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 Ķekava?

The official country of birth distribution records 2,135 people (6.7%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Ķekava, Latvia: salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lv/kekava/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. api.stat.gov.lv api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-21
  2. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-08
  3. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  4. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  5. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  6. 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
  7. CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex CSB Latvia IRV031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  8. 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
  9. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  10. LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
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  1. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  2. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  3. VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) · vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  4. VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  5. VZD Latvia data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  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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