Distribution of pupils/ students by level (1998-2012) in Latvia
Latvia: Distribution of pupils/ students by level (1998-2012) was 350.1 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Latvia, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, distribution of pupils/ students by level in Latvia stood at 350.1. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of pupils/ students by level in Latvia peaked at 510.1 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 350.1, in 2012.
Latvia ranks 37th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Distribution of pupils/ students by level (1998-2012) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 470.6 | — |
| 1999 | 484.6 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 498.6 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 509.7 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 510.1 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 505.8 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 501.8 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 491 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 472.4 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 449.8 | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 430.6 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 413.6 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 389.1 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 368.7 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 350.1 | -5.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 350.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,301, 27% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 350.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,346, 26% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 477.6 | 470.6 | 484.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 478.34 | 413.6 | 510.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 369.3 | 350.1 | 389.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 35 North Macedonia 357.5 compare
- 35 North Macedonia 357.5 compare
- 37 Latvia 350.1 compare
- 39 Estonia 237.6 compare
- 39 Estonia 237.6 compare
More education data for Latvia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.77 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.26 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,484 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,003 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 39,631 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 36,792 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 123,994 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 123,956 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of pupils/ students by level in Latvia?
- Distribution of pupils/ students by level in Latvia was 350.1 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of pupils/ students by level recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 510.1 in 2002.
- What is the lowest distribution of pupils/ students by level recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350.1 in 2012.
- How does Latvia rank for distribution of pupils/ students by level?
- Latvia ranks 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is distribution of pupils/ students by level rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of pupils/ students by level (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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