Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia
Latvia: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 2.65 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia stood at 2.65 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 222.7% on the previous year and up 131.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia peaked at 64.04 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.81 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Latvia ranks 64th of 201 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.
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0.5632 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 1.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 1986 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1987 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 1988 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1989 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1990 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1991 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 1992 | -0.0739 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 1993 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -6118.7% |
| 1994 | -5.66 % change on previous year | -227.4% |
| 1995 | 7.79 % change on previous year | -237.6% |
| 1996 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1997 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +69.7% |
| 1998 | -12.81 % change on previous year | -352.2% |
| 1999 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2000 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2001 | -6.22 % change on previous year | +123.4% |
| 2002 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2003 | -5.01 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2004 | -5.57 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2005 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2006 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 64.04 % change on previous year | -2150.2% |
| 2008 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2009 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -191.5% |
| 2010 | -12.51 % change on previous year | -435.6% |
| 2011 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2012 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2013 | -0.7284 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2014 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -257.1% |
| 2015 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 2016 | 0.7782 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 2017 | -0.8193 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8545 % change on previous year | -204.3% |
| 2019 | -0.5555 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 2020 | -1 % change on previous year | +80.7% |
| 2021 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +106.8% |
| 2022 | -3.1 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2023 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2024 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -222.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 2.65 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6753 % change on previous year, 3.9× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 2.65 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6894 % change on previous year, 3.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +6118.7% | -0.0739 % change on previous year | 4.45 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +2150.2% | -3.12 % change on previous year | 64.04 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.29 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6.86 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.1803 % change on previous year | -12.81 % change on previous year | 7.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.28 % change on previous year | -6.22 % change on previous year | 64.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.242 % change on previous year | -12.51 % change on previous year | 4.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.14 % change on previous year | -3.1 % change on previous year | 2.65 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 61 Malawi 2.79 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Switzerland 2.72 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Mozambique 2.71 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Madagascar 2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Cambodia 2.47 % change on previous year compare
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 primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia?
- Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Latvia was 2.65 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 64.04 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.81 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Latvia rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Latvia ranks 64th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.