Latvia's death toll this year edges slightly lower through early August
More than 15,500 people died in Latvia between January and early August this year, a 0.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, statistics show.
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According to figures compiled by Latvia's Central Statistical Bureau, 15,582 residents died in the country between the start of January and early August this year. That marks a 0.9% decline compared with the same period in the previous year.
The statistical bureau regularly tracks demographic indicators, including birth and death rates, to monitor how the country's population is changing over time. This year's figures point to a modest but positive shift, with fewer deaths recorded than in the equivalent stretch of the prior year.
The data covers the period up to early August, meaning it does not yet reflect a full calendar year, but it represents the most recent available snapshot of the country's demographic trends. The source information does not specify what factors may have contributed to the slight decrease in mortality.
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