Living in Olaine

Olaine is a city in Latvia. The nearest airport was RIX, 15.3 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026. Olaine had a population of 20,677 at the start of 2025.

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

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 Olaine.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesOlaine highlighted among comparable cities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings Count	9,477 dwellings	31 Dec 2024	VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate¹⁴Official
Property Price Avg Eur	1,500 EUR/m²	31 Dec 2025	VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika¹³Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 4.8% at the start of 2025.

What is the unemployment rate in Olaine?

The unemployment rate is 4.8 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74⁸

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Olaine is 4.8%. Of 34 cities with data, 11 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary (regional)	1,347 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia¹Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	4.8 %country median 5.5%	1 Jan 2025	CSB 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 Olaine. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Destinations from nearest airport	68 count	13 Jun 2026	OpenFlights — routes.dat¹¹Official
Nearest airport	RIX	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv¹²Official
Distance to nearest airport	15.3 km	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv¹²Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Olaine?

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

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours

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 Agency⁹Official
Average January temperature	-3 °C	31 Dec 2020	LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)¹⁰Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by month	Jan -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 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁶Official
Average night-time low by month	Jan -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 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁷Official
Average temperature by month	Jan -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 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁸Official
Average precipitation by month	Jan 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 mm	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁹Official
Average sunshine by month	Jan 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 hours	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI²⁰Official

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

Krāslava19,505 residents Ādaži23,608 residents Salaspils23,818 residents Smiltene17,557 residents Saldus26,631 residents Kuldīga26,666 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Olaine?

The published population was 20,677 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

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	308.4 km²	27 Aug 2026	VZD Latvia¹⁵Official
Foreign residents	4,197 people	1 Jan 2025	CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex⁷Official
Population density	1,443 people/km²	8 Aug 2026	Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia²Official
Population	20,677 people	1 Jan 2025	CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities⁶Official

International community in Olaine

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	21,062	100.0%
Latvia	17,915	85.1%
Born abroad	3,147	14.9%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)	2,957	14.0%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)	190	0.9%

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 group	People	Share
Total	21,062	100.0%
Citizens of Latvia	16,938	80.4%
Non-citizens of Latvia	3,358	15.9%
Other citizenship	721	3.4%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)	45	0.2%

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 group	People	Share
Total	21,062	100.0%
Latvians	10,290	48.9%
Russians	7,231	34.3%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity	1,112	5.3%
Belarusians	980	4.7%
Ukrainians	706	3.4%
Poles	477	2.3%
Lithuanians	207	1.0%
Jews	29	0.1%
Roma	21	0.1%
Estonians	9	0.0%

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

Is Olaine 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%

Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%

Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–64%

Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–65%

Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–65%

Foreign residents4,197 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex

Population20,677 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities

Median gross salary (regional)1,347 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia

Unemployment rate4.8 %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-3 °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 Olaine 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 Olaine?

The published population was 20,677 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 Olaine?

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 Olaine?

The unemployment rate is 4.8 % (January 2025). Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

What is the typical salary around Olaine?

The median gross salary is 1,347 EUR/month. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

How many foreign residents live in Olaine?

4,197 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Olaine a good place to live?

Olaine 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 Olaine?

The official country of birth distribution records 3,147 people (14.9%) 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). Olaine, Latvia: salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/lv/olaine/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  title = {Olaine, Latvia: salary, cost of living, jobs},
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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 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
LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12

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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
World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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