761 inmates were employed in Latvia last year
In 2025, 761 inmates were employed in Latvia's places of detention, an increase of nearly 12% compared to the previous year, according to the State Prison Administration.
Data provided by Latvia's State Prison Administration (Ieslodzījuma vietu pārvalde) shows that 761 inmates were employed in the country's places of detention last year. This marks an 11.9% increase compared to 2024.
The figures on inmate employment are compiled annually and reflect how many people held in detention facilities are engaged in work duties within the prison system. The rise points to a continuing trend in this area, though the source information does not specify what types of work inmates were employed in, nor does it provide the total number of inmates in the country against which to compare the employment share.
The data from the State Prison Administration is published as part of the institution's activity reporting, offering insight into the situation within Latvia's detention facilities.
