Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Latvia
Latvia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 658.77 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Latvia, 1996–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Latvia is 658.77 millions, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Latvia peaked at 658.77 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 91.1 millions, in 1996.
That places Latvia 58th out of 147 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 91.1 millions | — |
| 1997 | 111.83 millions | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 119.28 millions | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 115.66 millions | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 125.01 millions | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 133.7 millions | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 149.79 millions | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 165.91 millions | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 174.24 millions | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 214.9 millions | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 267.06 millions | +24.3% |
| 2008 | 339.55 millions | +27.1% |
| 2009 | 348.08 millions | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 314.79 millions | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 333.67 millions | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 488.98 millions | +46.5% |
| 2013 | 535.68 millions | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 406.25 millions | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 394.53 millions | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 414.78 millions | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 454.53 millions | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 452.87 millions | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 519.52 millions | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 582.71 millions | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 634 millions | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 658.77 millions | +3.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 658.77 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 58% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 658.77 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 35% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +46.5% | 333.67 millions | 488.98 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 109.47 millions | 91.1 millions | 119.28 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 213.14 millions | 125.01 millions | 348.08 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 431.56 millions | 314.79 millions | 535.68 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 625.16 millions | 582.71 millions | 658.77 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 55 Moldova 721.89 millions compare
- 56 Azerbaijan 704.44 millions compare
- 57 Costa Rica 665.58 millions compare
- 59 Slovenia 599.77 millions compare
- 60 Uruguay 535.7 millions compare
- 61 Kyrgyzstan 533.36 millions 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 government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Latvia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Latvia was 658.77 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 658.77 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.1 millions in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Latvia ranks 58th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.7%. 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 Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release