Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia
Latvia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 247 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia, 1995–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia is 247, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia peaked at 1,612 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 168, in 2019.
Latvia ranks 132nd of 197 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 974 | — |
| 1996 | 955 | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 686 | -28.2% |
| 1999 | 314 | -54.2% |
| 2000 | 288 | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 288 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 284 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 312 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 595 | +90.7% |
| 2005 | 799 | +34.3% |
| 2006 | 644 | -19.4% |
| 2007 | 1,508 | +134.2% |
| 2008 | 1,612 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 1,036 | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 807 | -22.1% |
| 2011 | 740 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 533 | -28.0% |
| 2013 | 335 | -37.1% |
| 2014 | 222 | -33.7% |
| 2015 | 303 | +36.5% |
| 2016 | 279 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 196 | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 193 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 168 | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 255 | +51.8% |
| 2021 | 174 | -31.8% |
| 2022 | 221 | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 265 | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 247 | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 732.25 | 314 | 974 | 4 |
| 2000s | 736.6 | 284 | 1,612 | 10 |
| 2010s | 377.6 | 168 | 807 | 10 |
| 2020s | 232.4 | 174 | 265 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More education data for Latvia
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Latvia was 247 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,612 in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 168 in 2019.
- How does Latvia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Latvia ranks 132nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release