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How's life in Latvia?

This note presents selected findings for Latvia based on the set of well-being indicators published in How's Life? 2020.

Pensions at a Glance 2019 - Key findings for Latvia

Key findings for Latvia from the report "Pensions at a Glance 2019"

Latvia - Country Health Profiles 2019: Launch presentation

Latvia - Country Health Profiles 2019: Launch presentation. The Country Health Profiles provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in the EU/European Economic area, emphasizing the particular characteristics and challenges in each country against a backdrop of cross-country comparisons.

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Latvia 2019

Reforms in Latvia must result in stronger enforcement to tackle foreign bribery and subsequent money laundering risks

Latvia has continued to improve its framework against bribery of foreign public officials and subsequent money laundering but the reforms need to translate into further effective enforcement, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

Latvian economy is thriving, but boosting productivity, improving social protection and transitioning to a low-carbon productive model are vital for sustainable and inclusive growth

The Latvian economy is thriving, with strong job growth driving convergence with more advanced economies. Efforts should now focus on reducing inequality, responding to the challenges posed by population ageing and making growth stronger, inclusive and greener, according to two new OECD reports.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Riga on 29 May 2019

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Riga on 29 May 2019 to present the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of Latvia and the 2019 OECD Environmental Performance Review of Latvia, alongside Messrs. Ralfs Nemiro, Minister of Economics of Latvia and Juris Pūce, Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia.

Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Latvia

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Riga on 6 July 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Riga on 6 July 2018 on an official visit to Latvia and to co-chair the High Level segment of the Equal Access to Justice Roundtable.

Latvia should raise basic pension to reduce pensioner poverty

Latvia should strengthen old-age safety nets and raise the basic state pension in order to reduce pensioner poverty, especially among women, and address the challenge of a fast declining population, according to a new OECD report.