Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia
Latvia: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 9.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia, 2005–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia stood at 9.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 131.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia peaked at 9.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2009.
Latvia ranks 14th of 49 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.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.3% | — |
| 2006 | 2.3% | -46.0% |
| 2007 | 3.0% | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 2.7% | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -24.9% |
| 2010 | 2.0% | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | +45.6% |
| 2013 | 3.9% | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | -39.4% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | +96.6% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | -44.2% |
| 2019 | 3.4% | +31.9% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | -29.6% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | +292.6% |
| 2023 | 9.1% | -4.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 9.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.7%, 2.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 9.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.7%, 1.2× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.0% | 4.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 2.0% | 4.7% | 7 |
| 2020s | 7.0% | 2.4% | 9.5% | 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 rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Latvia was 9.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Latvia ranks 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.8%. 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 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 55-64 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release