Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Latvia
Latvia: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 49.0% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Latvia, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Latvia is 49.0%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Latvia peaked at 57.5% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 28.2%, in 2003.
Latvia ranks 18th of 103 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 29.9% | — |
| 2000 | 42.7% | +42.9% |
| 2001 | 57.5% | +34.6% |
| 2002 | 50.2% | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 28.2% | -43.9% |
| 2004 | 39.6% | +40.6% |
| 2005 | 42.6% | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 46.2% | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 35.5% | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 42.0% | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 48.7% | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 46.9% | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 44.3% | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 46.9% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 33.9% | -27.6% |
| 2015 | 40.0% | +18.1% |
| 2016 | 41.7% | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 43.5% | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 49.0% | +12.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 49.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 1.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 49.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.1%, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.9% | 29.9% | 29.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 42.9% | 28.2% | 57.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.9% | 33.9% | 49.0% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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 gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Latvia?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Latvia was 49.0% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.5% in 2001.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.2% in 2003.
- How does Latvia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Latvia ranks 18th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.