Iceland vs Latvia: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population

Iceland
34.5%
in 2023
Latvia
33.2%
in 2023
Iceland rank
19th
Latvia rank
22nd

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time

  • Iceland
  • Latvia
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 34.5% against 33.2% in Latvia, a difference of 1.3%.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 19th and Latvia ranks 22nd of 112 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Latvia Difference Ahead
2010s 34.8% 28.9% 5.9% Iceland
2020s 34.4% 32.9% 1.5% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Iceland or Latvia?
Iceland, at 34.5% against 33.2% in Latvia as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Iceland and Latvia?
1.3%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Latvia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Latvia rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Iceland ranks 19th and Latvia ranks 22nd of 112 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,214 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.