Ventspils Population 2026
Ventspils has a population of 32,723, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇱🇻 Latvia, located in Ventspils. Roughly 1.8% of Latvia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Riga, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,723
Rank in Latvia
#6
Coordinates
57.39°N, 21.56°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Riga
Distance to capital (Riga)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Cities near Ventspils
FAQ
What is the population of Ventspils?
Ventspils has a population of 32,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Latvia.
What region is Ventspils in?
Ventspils is located in Ventspils, Latvia.
Is Ventspils the capital of Latvia?
No, the capital of Latvia is Riga, about 161 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.