Living in Ogre

Ogre is in Latvia; its population was 57,668 at the start of 2025. For Ogre, the foreign population count was 3,137 at the start of 2025.

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

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 Ogre.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesOgre highlighted among comparable cities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings Count	25,724 dwellings	31 Dec 2024	VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate¹⁶Official
Property Price Avg Eur	1,450 EUR/m²	31 Dec 2025	VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika¹⁵Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 4.5% at the start of 2025.

What is the typical salary in Ogre?

The median gross salary is 995 EUR/month (2024). The regional series (home-region basis, 2024) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions. the regional series (home-region basis, {period}) is a separate labelled row in the table — shown in the table below.

Median gross salary: 995 EUR/month · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia¹
Median gross salary (regional): 1,360 EUR/month · 2026-08-07 · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia²

What is the unemployment rate in Ogre?

The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74⁹

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Ogre is 4.5%. Of 34 cities with data, 11 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary	995 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia¹Official
Median gross salary (regional)	1,360 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia²Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	4.5 %country median 5.5%	1 Jan 2025	CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74⁹Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ogre. 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)

Job SearchTraining

Open official service

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

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RIX, 40.4 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Destinations from nearest airport	68 count	13 Jun 2026	OpenFlights — routes.dat¹³Official
Nearest airport	RIX	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv¹⁴Official
Distance to nearest airport	40.4 km	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv¹⁴Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Ogre?

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 Agency¹⁰

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	9 µg/m³country median 9.0 — about the same	31 Dec 2024	European Environment Agency¹⁰Official
Average January temperature	-3 °C	31 Dec 2020	LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)¹¹Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 8.47 · Feb 7.89 · Mar 14.17 · Apr 23.14 · May 25.91 · Jun 28.83 · Jul 29.21 · Aug 29.59 · Sep 24.52 · Oct 19.7 · Nov 12.16 · Dec 8.93 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹²Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -32.84 · Feb -29.22 · Mar -19.45 · Apr -7.99 · May -1.28 · Jun 3.21 · Jul 8.51 · Aug 7.89 · Sep 0.8 · Oct -5.14 · Nov -14.98 · Dec -21.86 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹²Official
Average temperature by month	Jan -4.88 · Feb -5.06 · Mar -1.09 · Apr 5.1 · May 11.29 · Jun 15.25 · Jul 18.23 · Aug 17.32 · Sep 12.93 · Oct 6.7 · Nov 2.22 · Dec -1.85 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹²Official

Annual PM2.5 over time12 published observations, 2013–2024

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

Jūrmala52,001 residents Liepāja67,068 residents Tukums43,439 residents Daugavpils77,944 residents Cēsis41,324 residents Bauska40,500 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ogre?

The published population was 57,668 people in January 2025. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities⁷

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	1,838 km²	27 Aug 2026	VZD Latvia¹⁷Official
Foreign residents	3,137 people	1 Jan 2025	CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex⁸Official
Population density	1,569 people/km²	8 Aug 2026	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia³Official
Population	57,668 people	1 Jan 2025	CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities⁷Official

International community in Ogre

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 group	People	Share
Total	57,165	100.0%
Latvia	53,395	93.4%
Born abroad	3,770	6.6%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)	3,373	5.9%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)	397	0.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁶

Citizenship

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

Published group	People	Share
Total	57,165	100.0%
Citizens of Latvia	54,208	94.8%
Non-citizens of Latvia	2,332	4.1%
Other citizenship	575	1.0%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)	50	0.1%

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 2026; all ages; total population · 2026 (beginning of year)

Published group	People	Share
Total	57,165	100.0%
Latvians	47,160	82.5%
Russians	6,108	10.7%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity	1,097	1.9%
Belarusians	1,040	1.8%
Ukrainians	729	1.3%
Poles	579	1.0%
Lithuanians	334	0.6%
Roma	46	0.1%
Estonians	44	0.1%
Jews	28	0.0%

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

Is Ogre 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–55%

Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%

Student47%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 35–59%

Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%

Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–62%

Foreign residents3,137 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex

Population57,668 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities

Median gross salary995 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia

Median gross salary (regional)1,360 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia

Unemployment rate4.5 %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

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-28

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ogre 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.

Open the official coverage guide

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 Ogre?

The published population was 57,668 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 Ogre?

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 typical salary in Ogre?

The median gross salary is 995 EUR/month (2024). The regional series (home-region basis, 2024) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

What is the unemployment rate in Ogre?

The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

What is the typical salary around Ogre?

The median gross salary is 1,360 EUR/month. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

How many foreign residents live in Ogre?

3,137 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Ogre a good place to live?

Ogre 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 Ogre?

The official country of birth distribution records 3,770 people (6.6%) 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Ogre, Latvia: salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lv/ogre/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Ogre, Latvia: salary, cost of living, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}

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Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-04
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-07
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-08
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
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
CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex CSB Latvia IRV031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
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
European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03

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LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) · vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
VZD Latvia data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12

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