Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia
Latvia: Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government was 9.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia, 1985–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in UIS calculation.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia is 9.9%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 44.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia peaked at 18.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Latvia ranks 153rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia, year by year
| Year | UIS calculation | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 15.7% | — |
| 1999 | 14.1% | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 14.6% | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 16.4% | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 15.4% | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 14.5% | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 13.9% | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 14.1% | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 14.8% | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 13.0% | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 11.8% | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 12.7% | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 17.7% | +39.5% |
| 2013 | 18.7% | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 14.0% | -25.5% |
| 2015 | 14.1% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 12.9% | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 12.0% | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 11.2% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 11.8% | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 11.7% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 10.7% | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 9.9% | -7.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 9.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.8%, 84% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 9.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.9%, 84% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.3% | 0.0% | 15.7% | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 13.0% | 16.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.7% | 11.2% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 9.9% | 11.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More education data for Latvia
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0664 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia?
- Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Latvia was 9.9% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Latvia rank for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government?
- Latvia ranks 153rd out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
- Is expenditure on education as a percentage of total government rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government expenditure (%) (UIS calculation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release