Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Latvia
Latvia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 1,003 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Latvia, 1995–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 1,003 for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Latvia peaked at 4,252 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 625, in 2021.
Latvia ranks 134th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,252 | — |
| 1996 | 4,057 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 3,654 | -9.9% |
| 1999 | 2,899 | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 2,655 | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 2,480 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 2,206 | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 1,963 | -11.0% |
| 2004 | 2,504 | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 2,572 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2,244 | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 3,862 | +72.1% |
| 2008 | 3,872 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,896 | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 2,419 | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 2,637 | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 1,784 | -32.3% |
| 2013 | 1,156 | -35.2% |
| 2014 | 868 | -24.9% |
| 2015 | 856 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 931 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 844 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 685 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 791 | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 845 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 625 | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 741 | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 958 | +29.3% |
| 2024 | 1,003 | +4.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1,003 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 93% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1,003 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 98% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,716 | 2,899 | 4,252 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,725 | 1,963 | 3,872 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,297 | 685 | 2,637 | 10 |
| 2020s | 834.4 | 625 | 1,003 | 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 repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Latvia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Latvia was 1,003 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,252 in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 625 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Latvia ranks 134th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release