Latvia Frontier

Economy & industry overview

Latvia is a small open economy in the Baltic region and a member of the European Union and eurozone since 2014. Key industries include logistics and transit services, timber and wood processing, manufacturing, financial services, and information technology. The country adopted the euro in 2014 and benefits from EU structural funds and strong trade ties with Nordic and Western European partners. Latvia has worked to reorient trade away from Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, strengthening links with EU and NATO allies. The economy returned to growth in 2025, driven by domestic consumption and wage increases, though it faces structural challenges including demographic decline and energy price pressures.

Key sectors

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Macro

GDP nominal, USD	$43.68B
GDP growth real, annual	2.1%
Inflation annual	3.8%
Population people	1.8M
GDP per capita USD	$22,435
Market cap total listed, USD	$650.00M
Market cap / GDP	1.5%
Unemployment	6.7%
Listed companies	13
Exchange	Nasdaq Riga (RSE)

Data year: 2025. Sources: World Bank (GDP 2024), IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2024), European Commission Spring 2026 Economic Forecast, FocusEconomics Latvia, Latvijas Banka (Central Bank of Latvia), Trading Economics, Eurostat, Nasdaq Riga / Nasdaq Baltic, SSE Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative.

Local exchange & access

Exchange	Nasdaq Riga
Code	RSE
Website	nasdaqbaltic.com/market/riga
Currency	EUR

Local broker access

Nasdaq Riga equities are accessible through Baltic-region brokers such as Swedbank (Swedbank Investeerimisfondid), SEB Pank, Luminor, and Signet Bank, which offer direct access to the Nasdaq Baltic market. Most major European online brokers (e.g., Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, Degiro) also provide access to Nasdaq Riga listed shares. US-based retail investors generally access Latvia exposure via regional Baltic or Eastern European ETFs rather than direct equity purchases, as no Latvia-specific US-listed vehicles exist. Settlement is in euros via Nasdaq CSD.

Global brokers with foreign-market access

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listed for convenience only — not a recommendation. Available markets, fees and onboarding rules differ by broker and by your country of residence.

Relocation & residency

Foreign-investor access

Latvia is an EU member state and Schengen Area country. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals may reside and work freely. Non-EU nationals may apply for residence permits through employment, study, family reunification, or business registration. Latvia's Digital Nomad visa allows eligible remote workers to reside for up to one year. The country offers a competitive flat personal income tax and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Western Europe. Riga is the main economic and cultural hub.