Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia
Latvia: Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 4,752 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia, 2008–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia stood at 4,752.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 90.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia peaked at 9,268 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2,058, in 2016.
Latvia ranks 136th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,877 | — |
| 2009 | 9,268 | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 7,154 | -22.8% |
| 2011 | 5,765 | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 5,189 | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 2,074 | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 2,492 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 2,551 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 2,058 | -19.3% |
| 2017 | 2,229 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 2,267 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 2,543 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 2,906 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 2,994 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 3,169 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 4,445 | +40.3% |
| 2024 | 4,752 | +6.9% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 4,752 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,070, 47% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 4,752 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,703, 41% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,572 | 7,877 | 9,268 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,432 | 2,058 | 7,154 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,653 | 2,906 | 4,752 | 5 |
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 out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia?
- Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Latvia was 4,752 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,268 in 2009.
- What is the lowest out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,058 in 2016.
- How does Latvia rank for out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Latvia ranks 136th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.7%. 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 Out-of-school youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release