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202113 minPG-13doc-short

Demographics Migration

Latvia: Brain Drain

202113 minPG-13doc-short

Latvia's population has declined by 13% over two decades, prompting a trend of young citizens returning home from Great Britain amid the impacts of COVID-19 and Brexit.

Demographics Migration

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Latvia: Brain Drain

2021• 13 minPG-13

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Latvia's population has declined by 13% over two decades, prompting a trend of young citizens returning home from Great Britain amid the impacts of COVID-19 and Brexit.

Synopsis

Latvia has experienced a significant population decline, losing 13% of its residents over the past two decades. Recent trends indicate a growing number of young Latvians returning home, influenced by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, which has left a third of the Latvian diaspora in Great Britain. This shift raises questions about the potential for returning citizens to address Latvia's long-standing demographic challenges and the social and economic implications of their reintegration into society.

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