Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Latvia
Latvia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 333.45 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Latvia, 1996–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia stood at 333.45 millions.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia peaked at 355.1 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 38.15 millions, in 1996.
That places Latvia 60th out of 160 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, US$ in Latvia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 38.15 millions | — |
| 1997 | 46.26 millions | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 50.18 millions | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 49.22 millions | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 52.27 millions | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 52.88 millions | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 61.47 millions | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 77.17 millions | +25.5% |
| 2004 | 90.51 millions | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 131.76 millions | +45.6% |
| 2007 | 206.63 millions | +56.8% |
| 2008 | 285.67 millions | +38.2% |
| 2009 | 252.16 millions | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 203.07 millions | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 231.23 millions | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 318.03 millions | +37.5% |
| 2013 | 355.1 millions | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 268.54 millions | -24.4% |
| 2015 | 217.75 millions | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 222.46 millions | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 248.79 millions | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 262.02 millions | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 279.05 millions | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 312.6 millions | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 348.02 millions | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 333.45 millions | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.95 millions | 38.15 millions | 50.18 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 134.5 millions | 52.27 millions | 285.67 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 260.61 millions | 203.07 millions | 355.1 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.36 millions | 312.6 millions | 348.02 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Latvia
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 9,966 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia was 333.45 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 355.1 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.15 millions in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Latvia ranks 60th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release