Latvia

Languages:

The official language of Latvia is Latvian, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. Latvian is a Baltic language that is closely related to Lithuanian and is the only official language in the country. Russian is also widely spoken, particularly among the ethnic Russian minority, and it is recognized as a regional language. English and German are taught as second languages in schools, and their use is becoming increasingly common, particularly in business and tourism.

Religion:

The largest religion in Latvia is Christianity, with the majority of the population belonging to various Protestant denominations, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Latvian Orthodox Church, and the Baptist Church. Roman Catholicism is also practiced in Latvia but represents a smaller percentage of the population. Other religions, such as Judaism and Islam, are also present in Latvia, but their numbers are relatively small. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people who identify as having no religion, with this group now representing around 35% of the population.

Ethnic Groups:

Latvian 62.2%, Russian 25.2%, Belarusian 3.2%, Ukrainian 2.2%, Polish 2.1%, Lithuanian 1.2%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2.3% (2018 est.)