Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia
Latvia: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 1,003 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia, 1995–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia is 1,003, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia peaked at 4,252 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 625, in 2021.
That places Latvia 43rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,252 | — |
| 1996 | 4,057 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 3,654 | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 2,899 | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 2,655 | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 2,480 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 2,206 | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 1,963 | -11.0% |
| 2004 | 2,504 | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 2,572 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2,244 | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 3,862 | +72.1% |
| 2008 | 3,872 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,896 | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 2,419 | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 2,637 | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 1,784 | -32.3% |
| 2013 | 1,156 | -35.2% |
| 2014 | 868 | -24.9% |
| 2015 | 856 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 931 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 844 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 685 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 791 | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 845 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 625 | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 741 | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 958 | +29.3% |
| 2024 | 1,003 | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,716 | 2,899 | 4,252 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,725 | 1,963 | 3,872 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,297 | 685 | 2,637 | 10 |
| 2020s | 834.4 | 625 | 1,003 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More education data for Latvia
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 123,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0664 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 59,995 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Latvia was 1,003 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,252 in 1995.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 625 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Latvia ranks 43rd out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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