EuropeRigaUpdated Apr 2026
Latvia
Latvia's last tracked vote was the Latvia 2022 Parliamentary Election in 2022.
Wikimedia Commons image of Latvia.
What stands out
- 90 parties compete for just 2 tracked governing offices.
- Capital
- Riga
- Government
- parliamentary republic
- Population
- 1.9 million
The Read
Latvia is a parliamentary republic in Europe. Run from Riga, 1.9 million people.
In Latvia the prime minister governs only as long as parliament lets them. The presidency, if it exists, is usually a referee — not the show.
Latvia's political landscape includes 1 election, 90 political parties, and 2 offices.
