Armenians settled in Latvia in the 19th century and during that time mainly engaged in trade. The number of Armenians increased after World War II when many Armenian soldiers settled in the country.

The Armenian community was formed in the 1980s. There are currently 2800 Armenians living in Latvia, mainly in Riga, Liepaja, Jurmala, Elgava, Ventspils, and Daugavpils.

There are several Armenian establishments in the country, including media outlets, an Armenian Sunday school, as well as the St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. 

The Riga city municipality \allocated a plot of land to the community to build a church, which was finished and consecrated in June 2011.

Some Armenians are active in business, especially in restaurants and hospitality. The Armenian community in Latvia is considered a national minority.

In June 1993, the Riga community of the Armenian Apostolic Church was registered under the diocese of New Nakhichevan and Russia. The municipality of Riga has allocated a plot of land to the community to build a church. The consecration ceremony of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church was celebrated in June 2008.