Jelgava
Jelgava has a population of 31,718 people; a published salary observation of 1,370 EUR/month; a published area of 1,602.8226 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
DemographicsMobility AdminSafetyWork IncomeClimate AirHousingCost Living
Population Total31,718 peoplenovads · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · CSP Latvia
Dwellings Count14,273 dwellingsnovads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate
Property Price Avg Eur1,100 EUR/m2novads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika
Fiber Coverage Pct85 %national · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024
Income Tax Max Rate Percent31 %national · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VID Latvia
Median Salary Eur Month1,370 EUR/monthnational · Verified 2026-07-11Independent source · CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-11
2 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Avg Temp Jan C | -3.5 °C | Official sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Climate Precipitation Mm Year | 660 mm/year | Official sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
3 published facts
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Social Contribution Percent | 23.59 % | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Median Age Years | 43.5 years | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRD031 (Mean age, median age, dependency rate, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Vat Standard Percent | 21 % | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
3 published facts
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Km2 | 1,602.8226 km2 | Independent sourceVZD Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 19.8 people/km² | Independent sourceVZD Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| Population Total | 31,718 people | Independent sourceCSP Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
2 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings Count | 14,273 dwellings | Official sourceVZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Property Price Avg Eur | 1,100 EUR/m2 | Official sourceVZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
1 published fact
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Population Pct | 25.64 % | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
4 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass Eur | 30 EUR/month | Independent sourceRēzeknes satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| Nearest Airport Destinations Count | 68 count | Official sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat — nearest_airport_destinations_count Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Iata | RIX code | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Km | 33.3 km | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
1 published fact
Safety
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate Per 100k | 2,350 per_100k | Independent sourceCSP/IeM — Crime statistics (national level only) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
5 published facts
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 85 % | Official sourceSPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Income Tax Max Rate Percent | 31 % | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Median Salary Eur Month | 1,370 EUR/month | Independent sourceCSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
| Top Employment Sector | Lauksaimniecība un pārtikas ražošana / Agriculture & Food | Official sourceCSP Latvia — Employment statistics (national + regional inference) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Unemployment Rate Percent | 6.8 % | Independent sourceNVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 Source-backed value | 2026-07-11 |
Sources
CSP LatviaIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-16VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimateOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistikaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16SPRK (Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija) — Annual broadband report 2024Official source · Checked 2026-07-16VID LatviaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16CSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-16
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