Latvia ranks 3rd in Europe for the number of ICT students per 1 million population.

ICT is one of Latvia’s fastest-growing industries, contributing steadily to GDP and exports.

Latvia is the leading ICT exporter in the Baltic region, with exports exceeding €1 billion annually.

More than 7,000 ICT companies operate across software, telecom, cloud services, AI, cybersecurity and digital solutions.

Latvia has a highly developed digital infrastructure, including widespread broadband and advanced e-government systems.

The country is a strong testbed for 5G, IoT, smart city technologies and digital public services.

A multilingual workforce and competitive costs make Latvia a top nearshoring destination for ICT and business services.

ICT contributes around 6% of Latvia’s GDP, making it one of the country’s strongest growth sectors.

The sector includes more than 7,000 ICT companies, covering software, telecom, cloud services, and digital solutions.

ICT exports reached approximately €1.3 billion, positioning Latvia as the leading ICT exporter in the Baltic region.

The industry employs around 40,000 specialists, with ICT professionals making up 4.4% of total employment.

Latvia ranks among Europe’s leaders in digital public services, with over 88% of services available online.

Internet access reaches over 90% of households, supporting strong digital readiness.

Around 75% of enterprises provide cloud-based or remote-access tools, reflecting a high level of digitalisation in business operations.

The ICT sector employs around 40,000 specialists, making it one of Latvia’s largest high-skilled employment fields.

ICT professionals account for 4.4% of all employed persons, reflecting strong sector demand.

Latvia ranks 3rd in Europe for the number of ICT students per 1 million population — ensuring a steady flow of new talent.

Leading universities — including Riga Technical University, University of Latvia, and Riga Stradiņš University — offer advanced programmes in IT, computer science, AI, cybersecurity, engineering and digital technologies.

Specialized training centers and coding academies expand reskilling opportunities in software development, data analytics, cloud computing, and UX/UI.

Strong industry-academia cooperation provides students with access to internships, research labs, innovation hubs and real-world tech projects.

Latvia’s multilingual workforce (English widely spoken) strengthens its appeal for global ICT companies and shared-service centers.

SAF Tehnika
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of microwave point-to-point radios and portable spectrum analyzers.
99% of production is exported to more than 130 countries, serving telecom operators, broadcasters and industrial networks worldwide.

Tet
Among Europe’s most experienced providers of IT, telecommunications and outsourced business solutions.
Tet develops innovative platforms such as Claara — the Baltics’ first large-scale TV advertising analytics tool — and manages the Overkill start-up launch platform.

LMT
Latvia’s leading mobile operator and one of the most efficient mobile data and 5G innovators globally.
Internationally recognized with awards such as Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough and European 5G Pioneer, and nominated alongside Deutsche Telekom, Verizon and Ericsson in the GSMA Global Mobile Awards.

MikroTik
A globally known producer of networking hardware and software, used by enterprises such as Mitsubishi Motors, Siemens, HP, Ericsson and Motorola.
Its technologies operate everywhere from Mount Everest to Mars missions, and the company received the WIPO IP Enterprise Trophy for innovation and excellence in intellectual property strategy.

Zabbix
One of the world’s most widely used IT monitoring solutions, trusted by banks in Brazil, manufacturers in Japan, telecoms, airports, ministries and global retailers — achieving global reach with minimal marketing because “Zabbix speaks for itself.”

Tilde
A European leader in machine translation and AI-driven language technologies, providing localization tools and virtual assistants used by platforms such as Facebook and Skype.
Tilde is a three-time winner of the global WMT machine translation competition.

LightSpace Technologies
A global innovator in multi-focal 3D AR headsets and glasses-free 3D displays.
The technology enables advanced medical visualization (3D microscopy, image-guided surgery), aerospace mission control, automotive HUD displays, and next-generation AR/VR.

VEFRESH
Latvia’s first smart city innovation district, created through collaboration between technology leaders, real estate developers and the City of Riga.
VEFRESH serves as an urban innovation sandbox where companies, start-ups and public institutions test and prototype next-generation public space solutions.

Sigulda Municipality Smart Solutions
One of Latvia’s earliest adopters of smart-city tools, launching a mobile app that integrates resident identification with real-time municipal information and services.

CSDD – FITS ITEMS
Latvia’s State Public Traffic Safety Directorate uses FITS ITEMS, an AI- and cloud-powered intelligent transport system that improves road safety and enables unified management of mobility data and sensors.
More information: https://traffic.wearedots.com/.