Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Latvia
Latvia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 350 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Latvia, 1995–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 350 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Latvia peaked at 1,800 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 242, in 2021.
That places Latvia 119th out of 201 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,755 | — |
| 1996 | 1,800 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 1,645 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 1,468 | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 1,412 | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 1,281 | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 1,084 | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 926 | -14.6% |
| 2004 | 1,107 | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 1,100 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 934 | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 971 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 971 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 720 | -25.8% |
| 2010 | 623 | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 882 | +41.6% |
| 2012 | 598 | -32.2% |
| 2013 | 386 | -35.5% |
| 2014 | 287 | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 293 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 363 | +23.9% |
| 2017 | 325 | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 264 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 331 | +25.4% |
| 2020 | 328 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 242 | -26.2% |
| 2022 | 279 | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 368 | +31.9% |
| 2024 | 350 | -4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,667 | 1,468 | 1,800 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,051 | 720 | 1,412 | 10 |
| 2010s | 435.2 | 264 | 882 | 10 |
| 2020s | 313.4 | 242 | 368 | 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 primary education, both sexes in Latvia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Latvia was 350 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,800 in 1996.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 242 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Latvia ranks 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release