Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Latvia
Latvia: Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) was 2.72 Thousand in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Latvia, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Latvia stood at 2.72 Thousand.
That represents a change of up 37.2% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Latvia peaked at 7.92 Thousand in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.29 Thousand, in 1998.
Latvia ranks 35th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.29 Thousand | — |
| 1999 | 1.85 Thousand | +43.2% |
| 2000 | 5.99 Thousand | +224.4% |
| 2001 | 7.92 Thousand | +32.1% |
| 2002 | 3.26 Thousand | -58.8% |
| 2003 | 2.39 Thousand | -26.7% |
| 2006 | 1.42 Thousand | -40.5% |
| 2007 | 1.43 Thousand | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 1.48 Thousand | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 1.59 Thousand | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 1.76 Thousand | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 1.98 Thousand | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 2.72 Thousand | +37.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.57 Thousand | 1.29 Thousand | 1.85 Thousand | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.18 Thousand | 1.42 Thousand | 7.92 Thousand | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.15 Thousand | 1.76 Thousand | 2.72 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Latvia?
- Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Latvia was 2.72 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.92 Thousand in 2001.
- What is the lowest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 Thousand in 1998.
- How does Latvia rank for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997)?
- Latvia ranks 35th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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