Capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia
Latvia: Capital and total current expenditure on education was 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ▼ Falling
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia, 2012–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
In 2023, capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia stood at 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.7% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia peaked at 84.04 US dollars, PPP converted in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.87 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2016.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 57.55 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2013 | 59.5 US dollars, PPP converted | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 84.04 US dollars, PPP converted | +41.2% |
| 2015 | 37.1 US dollars, PPP converted | -55.9% |
| 2016 | 32.87 US dollars, PPP converted | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 57.29 US dollars, PPP converted | +74.3% |
| 2018 | 40.87 US dollars, PPP converted | -28.7% |
| 2020 | 58.88 US dollars, PPP converted | +44.1% |
| 2021 | 53.22 US dollars, PPP converted | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 42.39 US dollars, PPP converted | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted | -14.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52.74 US dollars, PPP converted | 32.87 US dollars, PPP converted | 84.04 US dollars, PPP converted | 7 |
| 2020s | 47.66 US dollars, PPP converted | 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted | 58.88 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 3 Italy 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Spain 838.7 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 5 Japan 829.84 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 6 Sweden 768.77 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 7 Peru 470.83 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 8 Israel 404.36 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 9 Austria 389.41 US dollars, PPP converted compare
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 38 - Projected education 1.92 Percentage of population aged 15 years or over (2040)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 81.34 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Adults' educational attainment distribution, by age group and gender 100 Percentage of population in the same sex and age (2025)
- Adults' gender distribution, by educational attainment level and age 100 Percentage of population in the same subgroup (2024)
- Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given 2.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in Latvia was 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 84.04 US dollars, PPP converted in 2014.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.87 US dollars, PPP converted in 2016.
- How does Latvia rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- Latvia ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2023.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on education rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.