Daugavpils Population 2026
Daugavpils has a population of 78,126, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇻 Latvia, located in Daugavpils. Roughly 4.3% of Latvia's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Riga, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,126
Rank in Latvia
#2
Coordinates
55.88°N, 26.53°E
~103 m elevation · Europe/Riga
Distance to capital (Riga)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Cities near Daugavpils
FAQ
What is the population of Daugavpils?
Daugavpils has a population of 78,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Latvia.
What region is Daugavpils in?
Daugavpils is located in Daugavpils, Latvia.
Is Daugavpils the capital of Latvia?
No, the capital of Latvia is Riga, about 190 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.