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Living in Lielvārde

Lielvārde is a city in Latvia. For Lielvārde, the regional median gross salary was €1,354 per month at the end of 2024. Lielvārde registered an unemployment rate of 4% at the end of 2025.

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

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 Lielvārde.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesLielvārde highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Lielvārde highlighted€5.77Rīga€4.50Daugavpils€1.18Liepājanet rent, € / m² / month

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 218 people of 5,866 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Lielvārde is 4.0%. 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%114–5Lielvārde 4.0%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)1,354 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia3Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4 %country median 5.5%31 Dec 2025Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP)6Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Lielvārde's nearest airport was RIX, 56 km away and offered 68 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count68 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km56 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest Major Airport IataRIX3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −3.6°C in January and 18°C in July. Lielvārde's monthly precipitation totalled 55.8 mm in January and 83.2 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Lielvārde average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lielvārde average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100564241415978838062766253JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.3 · Feb -0.7 · Mar 4.1 · Apr 12 · May 17.8 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 22.4 · Sep 17 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 3.8 · Dec 0.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.3 · Feb -6.7 · Mar -3.6 · Apr 1.6 · May 5.9 · Jun 9.9 · Jul 12.5 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 7.6 · Oct 3.1 · Nov -0.5 · Dec -4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.6 · Feb -3.6 · Mar 0.2 · Apr 6.7 · May 12.1 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 18 · Aug 16.9 · Sep 12 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 1.7 · Dec -1.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 55.8 · Feb 42.3 · Mar 41 · Apr 41 · May 58.9 · Jun 77.8 · Jul 83.2 · Aug 80.4 · Sep 61.8 · Oct 75.9 · Nov 62 · Dec 52.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Latvia

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

All Latvia cities
Baloži6,795 residentsIkšķile7,412 residentsValka7,645 residentsAizpute3,763 residentsSaulkrasti9,983 residentsLīvāni10,146 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lielvārde residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.3%Foreign residents 3.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents218 people7 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia1Official
Population5,866 people5 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia2Official

International community in Lielvārde

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
Total5,866100.0%
Latvia5,53994.4%
Born abroad3275.6%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)2945.0%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)330.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,866100.0%
Citizens of Latvia5,64896.3%
Non-citizens of Latvia1823.1%
Other citizenship340.6%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)20.0%

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

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
Total5,885100.0%
Latvians5,11486.9%
Russians4317.3%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity3405.8%

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

Is Lielvārde 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–67%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents218 people7 Aug 2026Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Population5,866 people5 Aug 2026Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Median gross salary (regional)1,354 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Unemployment rate4 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lielvārde 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.

Is Lielvārde part of Rīga?

Lielvārde is near Rīga, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 49.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source8

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Lielvārde?

The median gross salary is 1,354 EUR/month. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

What is the unemployment rate in Lielvārde?

The unemployment rate is 4 %. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP).

How many people live in Lielvārde?

The published population is 5,866 people. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

How many foreign residents live in Lielvārde?

218 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

Is Lielvārde a good place to live?

Lielvārde 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.

Is Lielvārde part of Rīga?

Lielvārde is near Rīga, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 49.5 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Born abroad live in Lielvārde?

The official country of birth distribution records 327 people (5.6%) 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 2026-08-07
  2. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  5. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  6. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) data.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  8. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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