The state has calculated how much it pays to its residents — both those who have finished working and those who have lost their jobs.
The average old-age pension received by 438,060 pensioners in Latvia amounted to 672.92 euros in November of last year, according to data from the State Social Insurance Agency (SSIA).
The highest average pension in November was among men – 724.43 euros. For women, the average pension was 645.58 euros.
Compared to January of last year, the average pension increased by 51.33 euros by November.
Meanwhile, unemployment benefits in Latvia average 540.43 euros, calculated the SSIA.
In November of last year, 27,337 people received unemployment benefits. This is relatively not much; the highest number of unemployment benefits in 2025 was paid in February – to 35,174 individuals.
At the same time, the maximum average benefit was in August, when it amounted to 542.50 euros.
Unemployment benefits are paid for no longer than eight months. The amount of the benefit depends on the insurance record and salary.
