Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Latvia
Latvia: Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Latvia, 1995–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Latvia stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Latvia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places Latvia 143rd out of 199 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.
Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP in Latvia, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.2% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +37.8% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 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 primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Latvia?
- Primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp in Latvia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1995.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Latvia rank for primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp?
- Latvia ranks 143rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, teachers, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. 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, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary education, teachers divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Primary education, teachers ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Primary education, teachers divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.