Liepāja Population 2026
Liepāja has a population of 67,421, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇱🇻 Latvia, located in Liepaja. Roughly 3.7% of Latvia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Riga, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,421
Rank in Latvia
#3
Coordinates
56.50°N, 21.01°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Riga
Distance to capital (Riga)
195 km
121 miles, straight line
Cities near Liepāja
FAQ
What is the population of Liepāja?
Liepāja has a population of 67,421 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Latvia.
What region is Liepāja in?
Liepāja is located in Liepaja, Latvia.
Is Liepāja the capital of Latvia?
No, the capital of Latvia is Riga, about 195 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.