Latvia Juvenile Marriage Decline Statistics
- In 2024, a total of 10,205 marriages were registered in Latvia, according to data released by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB).
- While still occurring, the incidence of underage marriage in Latvia is declining.
- These marriage trends occur against a backdrop of a shrinking youth population in Latvia.
Marriage Trends in teh Baltics: Declining Numbers and Youth Involvement
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Marriage Statistics in Latvia – 2024 Overview
In 2024, a total of 10,205 marriages were registered in Latvia, according to data released by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). Notably, ten of thes marriages involved individuals under the age of 18 at the time of the ceremony. Nine of these were young women, and one was a young man.
A Ancient Perspective on Underage Marriage
While still occurring, the incidence of underage marriage in Latvia is declining. In 2023, fifteen minor women entered into marriage, a higher number than the ten recorded in 2024. Looking further back, in 2010, when 9,290 marriages were registered 29 minors – 28 women and one man – were married.
Demographic Shifts and Declining Marriage Rates
These marriage trends occur against a backdrop of a shrinking youth population in Latvia. As of early 2025, Latvia’s total population stood at 1,857 million, with 344,000 residents (18.5%) being children under the age of 17. Sence 2016, the number of children in Latvia has decreased by 8,800, representing a 2.5% decline.
regional Context: Marriage Decline in Estonia
The trend of decreasing marriage rates isn’t isolated to Latvia. Reports indicate a decrease in the number of marriages registered in estonia last year, suggesting a broader regional pattern.