Hungary vs Latvia: Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary

Hungary
86.8%
in 2023
Latvia
87.7%
in 2023
Hungary rank
18th
Latvia rank
15th

Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary over time

  • Hungary
  • Latvia
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 87.7% against 86.8% in Hungary, a difference of 0.9%.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 18th and Latvia ranks 15th of 140 countries.

Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Latvia Difference Ahead
2000s 75.2% 79.2% 3.9% Latvia
2010s 81.2% 85.2% 4.0% Latvia
2020s 84.8% 88.1% 3.2% Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, Hungary or Latvia?
Latvia, at 87.7% against 86.8% in Hungary as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary between Hungary and Latvia?
0.9%, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Latvia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
How do Hungary and Latvia rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary?
Hungary ranks 18th and Latvia ranks 15th of 140 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
140 places, 2,299 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.