What Are The Characteristics Of Women From Latvia?

Family is of the utmost importance in many European countries, and this is no less true for Latvian women and men. Indeed, the family is significant in Latvia, and Latvian women, in particular, often make excellent mothers thanks to their kind, nurturing, and relaxed personalities. As such, if you have been looking to meet someone with whom you can share an exceptional relationship and start a family, Latvian women might be just the people you need. However, at this point, it is crucial to consider that, since many Latvian women consider family to be so essential, you will need to demonstrate to her that you are equally committed. Many Latvian women will take a great deal of offense and be upset if you don’t prove to her that you are just as dedicated to the relationship and your family. She may also expect you to integrate easily with her own family. In turn, her family may initially be a little uncharacteristically suspicious when getting to know you. However, this is because they want assurance that you will be able to give her a good life, as she deserves. Plus, many Latvian women and men are naturally a little. 

Latvian women are incredibly loyal and dedicated to their partner in many cases after marriage, which may explain why this bond is so crucial in the early stages of the relationship. Still, while your Latvian partner may expect you to be incredibly dedicated to her (and your potential future family), we strongly advise against rushing things. Indeed, most Latvian women want to know to begin with that they are in a committed relationship, which means that the strength of your bond is vital. In addition, the age of first marriage for women in Latvia is increasing incredibly quickly; over the age of 11 years, the average age of first marriage for women in Latvia jumped by three years to 28. This makes Latvian women some of the oldest to marry in Europe and strongly indicates the importance of a quality relationship. So, please don’t rush into it; there’s genuinely plenty of time! However, with 46.4 out of every 100 marriages in Latvia ending in divorce, comparable with Italian divorce rates, making sure you’ve found the one before settling down is essential.

It is worth considering here that the number of children per woman in Latvia is on the rise; while the number of children per woman dropped significantly between 1990 and 2000, this is increasing again. As a result, Latvia’s average number of children per woman has climbed again to 1.61. This figure ties in with the country’s annual -0.7% population drop, although this may increase as the generations pass by. Of course, this is still below the replacement rate of 2 children per woman. Still, it makes Latvia one of the most fertile countries in Europe, with many other European nations having significantly smaller family sizes and children per woman scores. As such, when moving to Latvia and meeting stunning Latvian women, be prepared that she may likely want a family, and the average is slightly closer to multiple children than it is to one.

The state of a country’s educational system also says a lot about the literacy level of its inhabitants, which is very accurate for Latvia. Indeed, similarly to many other European nations, Latvia has invested in free, compulsory education for all students, ensuring that young children have the chance to master the basic skills required for a good education overall. However, it is still worth considering that the current state of education in Latvia is significantly lacking behind other countries, and the OECD believes that the country needs to do more to enhance the standard of education and teaching in the country. This may also explain why the net enrollment rate in primary education was only 89.5%, which may be lacking compared to other countries. However, language is one area where the Latvian educational system excels, and around 40% of education is conducted in a minority language. This fact helps ensure that students are suitably prepared for the working world.

Education in Latvia commences with students attending preschool education until they are five. Although this is not compulsory, preschool education continues for two years before the student enters primary education (where they remain for nine years). Finally, students can complete general secondary education (or another form of secondary education, such as vocational training) for around three years. This structure allows students to find the most appropriate skills for their unique career opportunities and plays an integral role in developing new skills and specialties among students. Typically, education in Latvia concludes at around 15 to 16 years of age. Unfortunately, the number of opportunities for students in Latvia from rural locations has fallen significantly, with numerous rural communities losing multiple schools over recent years, potentially due to funding difficulties. Therefore, it may be worth carefully considering the local educational prospectus before settling down when looking to start a family with your Latvian partner.

Fortunately, the level of job opportunities in Latvia is relatively good, with an unemployment rate of 7.1%. While this is above the average for the European Union, it is substantially lower than some other EU countries; as such, it’s safe to say that there are good opportunities, especially when considering that prospects for those with higher levels of education are also more numerous. The average income in Latvia is roughly €17,000 per year, which is also broadly comparable with many other European countries; this is well worth considering as part of your final decision before moving to Latvia. The leading employers within Latvia include processing and synthetic fiber production overall. A large amount of the country’s income comes from exports. These exports are valued at almost $13 billion annually, indicating their significance to the economy. Moreover, the level of employment between Latvian women and men is roughly comparable at 75% and 79%, respectively. As such, it’s safe to say that both partners in a relationship typically contribute roughly equally to household finances. 

Religion is highly significant in Latvia, and this strongly influences how people in Latvia live their lives overall. Over the years, the substantial Polish influence in the country has contributed to a high level of Catholicism in Latvia. However, unlike in many other European nations, this is not the dominant religion. Many people also wrongly assume that Latvia’s predominant religion is Eastern Orthodoxy; however, the most common religion in Latvia shared by Latvian women and men is Lutheranism, a form of Catholicism that was heavily persecuted until 1988. However, the number of people following Lutheranism in Latvia has currently climbed back up to one-third of the population. This figure also represents a substantial majority of the Christian religion in total. In addition, orthodoxy and Old Faiths account for around 19.4% of religion in Latvia, and finally, other forms of Christianity make up about 1.2% of the population. 

While a large number of men and women in Latvia are religious, the overall level of religious diversity in Latvia is very low. For example, an estimated 80% of people in Latvia follow Christianity, and other religions comprise only roughly 1.7% of the population in Latvia. The remaining 18.3% of the population of Latvian women and men are irreligious; this is relatively high compared to many other Eastern European countries. However, the Soviet state policy of atheism may explain this high level of irreligion. Still, this is roughly in line with European countries’ average level of irreligion and atheism. However, while only around 18% of the population follows atheism, religion is less important in Latvia than in other countries, with most men and women in Latvia (93%) not attending church regularly. As such, this is well worth considering as part of your overall consideration when thinking about religion in Latvia; indeed, even if your partner is religious, they may not necessarily want to visit their church regularly.

There are many other religions in Latvia, but the number of people adhering to these religions is substantially lower. For example, there are approximately 400 Jewish people in Latvia, along with around 300 Muslim adherents and barely fewer Jehovah’s Witnesses. Meanwhile, Buddhists make up about 150 people in Latvia. In addition, the Reformed Church in Latvia has around 145 followers. While these might be small, they are all officially recognized religions in Latvia, so there is a slight chance that your Latvian partner may follow one of these minor religions. Oddly, despite the prevalence of Christianity today, this doesn’t wholly tie in with Latvia’s recorded history; this occurred around the 12th and 13th centuries due to the influence of Denmark, Sweden, and German empires in the country. Before this time, Baltic mythology and Finnic paganism were the predominant religions; however, these are very uncommon in modern Latvia. Then, following the arrival of Catholicism in the country, in the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation began to spread Lutheran teachings in the area.

When dating stunning Latvian women, it’s often precious to consider the different traits of Latvian women regarding mentality overall. In many cases, the features of Latvian women can be somewhat variable, owing to the extremely high cultural diversity within Latvia. However, most Latvian women are wonderfully laid back in nature, which can be incredibly refreshing compared to women from other cultures. This is common among many people in Latvia, both women and men alike. Indeed, you’ll likely notice early on in your relationship with stunning Latvian women that they don’t tend to push themselves to unattainable goals. There’s often a more laid-back nature associated with life in Latvia, which is often incredibly easy to love. Similarly, Latvian women will be calm, relaxed, and gentle, often taking things slowly and striving to do something to the best of their ability but without placing impossible pressure on themselves. If the burdens of modern Western life have been getting you down, a move to Latvia could be on the cards; it’s a much more peaceful lifestyle.

Just because Latvian women are peaceful and laid back by nature, however, doesn’t make them any less committed. One key example is that Latvian women are often highly punctual, which may surprise people visiting Latvia for the first time. Indeed, while they aren’t likely to stress about being late or running to the line, Latvian women and men often arrive on time for events, arrangements, and the like. It’s an effortless type of punctuality that’s actually relatively easy to feel jealous of; however, be sure that you can commit to a time when arranging a first date with your new Latvian partner since, in many cases, she will expect you to meet the same level of timeliness and punctuality as her. Remember: you’ll ideally want to arrive a little early if you need to set things up before your Latvian girlfriend arrives, too! Remember: it’s always better to plan something ten minutes later and arrive on time than to be late, so if you think you’ll need a little more time, do yourself a favor first and book things for later.

While Latvian women are often incredibly punctual and laid-back, it’s important to note that they are no less ambitious than women from other European countries. Indeed, agriculture is one of the driving industries in Latvia, and many Latvian women still live in small villages or on small family farms. With this thought in mind, they are often raised to have an incredibly strong work ethic and an ability to keep going when the times get tough – which makes them excellent partners for life in many cases. Indeed, for many people, the dedication and determination of gorgeous Latvian women can come as a shock since it’s easy to assume that their laid-back personality will make them lazy or unmotivated. However, this is not the case, and Latvian women are also incredibly passionate and dedicated to their causes and their families.