Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia
Latvia: Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given was 2.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia, 2002–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 2.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.0% on the previous year and up 272.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia peaked at 5.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.3888 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2014.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 2003 | 1.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -64.3% |
| 2004 | 3.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +88.1% |
| 2005 | 3.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 2.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -29.6% |
| 2007 | 3.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +55.0% |
| 2008 | 4.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 2.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -50.8% |
| 2010 | 1.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -18.6% |
| 2011 | 0.6882 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -61.7% |
| 2012 | 0.959 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +39.3% |
| 2013 | 1.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3888 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -68.8% |
| 2015 | 0.639 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +64.4% |
| 2016 | 3.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +387.5% |
| 2017 | 4.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 3.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -34.7% |
| 2019 | 5.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +86.0% |
| 2020 | 3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -47.1% |
| 2021 | 2.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -26.1% |
| 2022 | 2.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 3.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +62.2% |
| 2024 | 3.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 2.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -38.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 0.3888 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 3.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 4 Denmark 38.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Estonia 5.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Slovenia 4.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Australia 37.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Poland 2.85 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Austria 26.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Canada 25.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Germany 22.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Lithuania 1.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 22.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 10 New Zealand 21.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More education data for Latvia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 0.0371 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 38 - Projected education 1.92 Percentage of population aged 15 years or over (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 76.35 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 22.87 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 81.34 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 18.62 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 0.7836 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by NUTS 2 17.0% (2025)
- Early leavers from education and training by NUTS 2 region 8.8% (2025)
- Pupils enrolled in primary education by sex and NUTS 2 region 123,956 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia?
- Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Latvia was 2.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2019.
- What is the lowest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3888 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2014.
- How does Latvia rank for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given?
- Latvia ranks 7th out of 8 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given level of educational attainment, age group and gender — Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on the distribution of young adults by education and work status. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the distribution of 18-24 year-olds in education/not in education, by their work status (e.g. employed or not employed). Young adults who are neither employed nor in formal education and training are also called NEET. The selection can be changed to display data by educational attainment, by detailed education and work status and by age group. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.