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Living in Saldus

Saldus is a city in Latvia, with a population of 26,631 at the start of 2025. For Saldus, the foreign population was 1,040 at the start of 2025.

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

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 Saldus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesSaldus highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Saldus highlighted€5.77Rīga€4.50Daugavpils€1.18Liepājanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings Count11,786 dwellings31 Dec 2024VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate13Official
Property Price Avg Eur700 EUR/m²31 Dec 2025VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika12Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,040 people of 26,631 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 6.9% at the start of 2025.

Unemployment across cities in LatviaUnemployment in Saldus is 6.9%. 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%114–53 cities: 5% to under 6%35–67 cities: 6% to under 7%76–7Saldus 6.9%4 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)1,195 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate6.9 %country median 5.5%1 Jan 2025CSB 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 Saldus. 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 Saldus. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was RIX, 94.8 km away, with 68 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport68 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat10Official
Nearest airportRIX13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official
Distance to nearest airport94.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Saldus average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Saldus average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100493837354762847759695353JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average January temperature-2.5 °C31 Dec 2020LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)9Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.5 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 4.1 · Apr 11.5 · May 17.1 · Jun 20.3 · Jul 22.9 · Aug 22 · Sep 16.9 · Oct 10.2 · Nov 4.5 · Dec 1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.2 · Feb -5.5 · Mar -3.3 · Apr 1.3 · May 5.5 · Jun 9.5 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 11.7 · Sep 7.9 · Oct 3.6 · Nov 0.3 · Dec -3.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -2.6 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 0.4 · Apr 6.2 · May 11.5 · Jun 15 · Jul 17.6 · Aug 16.7 · Sep 12.1 · Oct 6.8 · Nov 2.4 · Dec -1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.9 · Feb 37.7 · Mar 36.8 · Apr 35.4 · May 46.8 · Jun 62 · Jul 83.5 · Aug 76.9 · Sep 59.4 · Oct 68.7 · Nov 53.3 · Dec 53.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official

Cities of a similar size in Latvia

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

All Latvia cities
Kuldīga26,666 residentsDobele27,509 residentsLimbaži27,613 residentsAizkraukle28,246 residentsSalaspils23,818 residentsMadona29,922 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saldus residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.1%Foreign residents 3.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2,178 km²27 Aug 2026VZD Latvia14Official
Foreign residents1,040 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex7Official
Population density981 people/km²8 Aug 2026Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia2Official
Population26,631 people1 Jan 2025CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities6Official

International community in Saldus

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
Total26,192100.0%
Latvia24,54793.7%
Born abroad1,6456.3%
Other countries (excluding EU-27 from 2020)1,0003.8%
EU-27 from 2020 (excluding Latvia)6452.5%

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 groupPeopleShare
Total26,192100.0%
Citizens of Latvia25,21996.3%
Non-citizens of Latvia7642.9%
Other citizenship1730.7%
Citizens of European Union 27 countries from 2020 (excluding Latvia)360.1%

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 groupPeopleShare
Total26,192100.0%
Latvians22,93387.6%
Lithuanians1,3065.0%
Russians1,0123.9%
Ukrainians3141.2%
Belarusians2701.0%
Other ethnicities, including not selected and not indicated ethnicity2290.9%
Poles1010.4%
Roma220.1%
Estonians40.0%
Jews10.0%

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

Is Saldus 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–71%
Foreign residents1,040 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex
Population26,631 people1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities
Median gross salary (regional)1,195 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Unemployment rate6.9 %1 Jan 2025Official source · CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74
Average January temperature-2.5 °C31 Dec 2020Official source · LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation)
Area2,178 km²27 Aug 2026Official source · VZD Latvia
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-28

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saldus 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.

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Saldus?

The median gross salary is 1,195 EUR/month. Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.

What is the unemployment rate in Saldus?

The unemployment rate is 6.9 %. Source: CSB Latvia RIG090 — share of unemployed persons among economically active population aged 15-74.

How many people live in Saldus?

The published population is 26,631 people. Source: CSB Latvia IRS031 — population at the beginning of year in regions, cities, towns and municipalities.

How many foreign residents live in Saldus?

1,040 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex.

Is Saldus a good place to live?

Saldus 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 Saldus?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,645 people (6.3%) 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 2026-08-08
  3. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-30
  4. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia ancestry_or_ethnicity distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  5. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia country_of_birth distribution api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-08-28
  6. 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
  7. CSB Latvia IRV031 — population by citizenship and sex CSB Latvia IRV031 · api.stat.gov.lv · checked 2026-07-26
  8. 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
  9. LVĢMC — Climate normals 1991-2020 (nearest station observation) LVĢMC · data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  10. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
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  1. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  2. VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) — Latvijas nekustamā īpašuma tirgus statistika VZD (Valsts zemes dienests) · vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  3. VZD Building register (Būvju kadastrs) + CSP Census 2024 estimate vzd.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  4. VZD Latvia data.gov.lv · checked 2026-06-12
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-02

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