Ventspils
Ventspils has a population of 32,479 people; a published rent or housing observation of 6 EUR/m²/month; a published salary observation of 1,400 EUR/month; a published area of 57.9468 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
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Population Total32,479 peoplenovads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · CSP Latvia
Rent Avg Eur Per M2 Month6 EUR/m²/monthcity · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD/Latio national rent benchmark (valstspilsētas group, Q4 2025)
Dwellings Count17,863 dwellingsnovads · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate
Property Price Avg Eur950 EUR/m2valstspilsēta · Verified 2026-06-12Official source · VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika
Fiber Coverage Pct90 %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
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-06-13
2 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Avg Temp Jan C | -1.8 °C | Official sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Climate Precipitation Mm Year | 730 mm/year | Official sourceLVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
5 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 |
| Monthly Transit Pass Eur | 18 EUR/month | Official sourceVentspils satiksme — Monthly transit pass (2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Top nationalities | Latvian — 20,057 (61.8%); Russian — 7,644 (23.5%); Ukrainian — 1,394 (4.3%); Belarusian — 1,191 (3.7%); Other/unspecified — 1,137 (3.5%) | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Vat Standard Percent | 21 % | Official sourceVID Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
1 published fact
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Count | 11 count | Official sourceIZM (Izglītības un zinātnes ministrija) — School register 2024 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
2 published facts
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals Count | 2 count | Official sourceNVD (Nacionālais veselības dienests) — Provider list 2025 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Physicians Per 100k | 3 per_100k | Official sourceSPKC (Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs) — Yearbook 2024 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
3 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings Count | 17,863 dwellings | Official sourceVZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Property Price Avg Eur | 950 EUR/m2 | Official sourceVZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Rent Avg Eur Per M2 Month | 6 EUR/m²/month | Official sourceVZD/Latio national rent benchmark (valstspilsētas group, Q4 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
4 published facts
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Km2 | 57.9468 km2 | Official sourceVZD Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Foreign Population Pct | 38.25 % | Official sourceCSP Latvia — IRE031 (Population by ethnicity, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 560.5 people/km² | Official sourceCSP + VZD Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Population Total | 32,479 people | Official sourceCSP Latvia Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
3 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport Destinations Count | 1 count | Independent sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat — nearest_airport_destinations_count Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Iata | URE code | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Km | 108.4 km | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
1 published fact
Safety
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Rate Per 100k | 1,900 per_100k | Official sourceIeM (Iekšlietu ministrija) — Crime statistics 2024 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
5 published facts
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Coverage Pct | 90 % | 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 | 1,400 EUR/month | Official sourceCSP Latvia — DSN010 (Annual average employees by income group, 2025) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Top Employment Sector | Ražošana un transports / Manufacturing & Transport | Official sourceCSP Latvia — Employment statistics (national + regional inference) Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
| Unemployment Rate Percent | 6.7 % | Official sourceNVA (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra) — Unemployment Q4 2025 Source-backed value | 2026-06-12 |
Sources
CSP LatviaOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16VZD/Latio national rent benchmark (valstspilsētas group, Q4 2025)Official 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 2026-07-16
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