Latvia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Official entrance age to compulsory education

Latvia
5
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
5
in 2025
Latvia rank
59th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
59th

Official entrance age to compulsory education over time

  • Latvia
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 5 against 5 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.

Across all 28 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.

Latvia ranks 59th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 59th of 73 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 5 5 0
2000s 5 5 0
2010s 5 5 0
2020s 5 5 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher official entrance age to compulsory education, Latvia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Latvia, at 5 against 5 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
What is the difference in official entrance age to compulsory education between Latvia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
How do Latvia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for official entrance age to compulsory education?
Latvia ranks 59th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 59th of 73 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Official entrance age to compulsory education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Official entrance age to compulsory education
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
73 places, 1,969 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed