Latvia’s labour market has seen great improvements
Latvia is projected to have the fastest shrinking population in the OECD
Latvia spends little on active labour market policies despite an unemployment rate above the OECD average
ALMP participation has reduced over time in absolute and relative terms
Around one‑third of registered unemployed people had weak labour market attachment prior to becoming unemployed
Data on profiling are missing for many jobseekers registered with the SEA
Individuals without profiling information leave registered unemployment much faster
Individuals most commonly participate in ALMPs serving general needs
Individuals with skills needs have these needs addressed most commonly