Latvia’s connectivity landscape is highly developed with near-universal internet access and strong mobile penetration but remains constrained by lagging next-generation infrastructure compared to EU averages.
- Latvia recorded 1.7 million internet users in 2025, up from 1.6 million in 2020, with internet penetration reaching 93.9% (EU average: 92.7%), with a slight decline in users (-0.8% in 2025). || Source: Data Reportal
+ In 2025, Latvia recorded 2.7 million mobile connections, equivalent to 146% of population, increasing from 2.6 million in 2020 (135%). - Latvia’s 5G coverage expanded rapidly to 71.1% in 2024, but remains below the EU average of 94.3%, despite faster growth of 33.9% versus 6% in the EU. || Source: European Commission
+ This gap reflects weak private investment incentives, with about 70% of funding reliant on public sources and a remaining investment gap of €50–€975 million.
+ In addition, rural–urban disparities remain significant, with sparsely populated areas reaching only 15.0% 5G coverage in 2024 (EU: 79.5%). - Latvia’s high-speed connectivity infrastructure remains below EU benchmarks, with VHCN coverage at 71.5% (EU: 78.8%) and FTTP at 61.9% (EU: 64%) in 2024. || Source: European Commission
