Latvia vs Netherlands: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Latvia
15.6%
in 2023
Netherlands
15.9%
in 2023
Latvia rank
13th
Netherlands rank
12th

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

  • Latvia
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 15.9% against 15.6% in Latvia, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Netherlands ahead.

Latvia ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th of 80 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Netherlands Difference Ahead
2010s 9.6% 12.8% 3.2% Netherlands
2020s 15.0% 15.4% 0.4% Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Latvia or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 15.9% against 15.6% in Latvia as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Latvia and Netherlands?
0.3%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Netherlands?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Latvia and Netherlands rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Latvia ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th of 80 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (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 Master's or equivalent, 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
80 places, 888 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

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