Latvia Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Latvia's primary completion rate was 97.58% in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Latvia's primary completion rate stood at 97.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.03pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 97.58% by 2025. Latvia ranked 64th globally.
Latvia’s primary completion rate has slipped from its all‑time peak of 104.96 % in 2004 to a trough of 97.55 % in 2023, before registering a marginal recovery to 97.58 % in 2025, placing the country 64th globally. The decline after the mid‑2000s mirrors broader demographic and fiscal pressures that have affected school enrolment and retention across the Baltic region. Compared with its nearest peers, Latvia’s 2025 figure is just below Singapore’s 97.61 % and marginally above the European Union average of 97.51 %, suggesting that while the nation remains competitive within the EU, it lags behind the world’s highest performers. The 25‑year coverage shows a persistent downward trend after the early‑2000s peak, with only a slight rebound in the most recent year. Continued investment in early‑grade teaching resources and policies that address rural‑area drop‑out risks could stabilize the rate and potentially restore it to levels seen before the 2023 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 97.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 97.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 97.58% | +0.03pp | #64 |
| 2023 | 97.55% | −0.90pp | #52 |
| 2022 | 98.45% | +0.38pp | #55 |
| 2021 | 98.07% | −0.26pp | #57 |
| 2020 | 98.33% | +0.02pp | #51 |
| 2019 | 98.31% | −0.09pp | #54 |
| 2018 | 98.40% | −0.91pp | #50 |
| 2017 | 99.31% | +1.25pp | #39 |
| 2016 | 98.06% | −1.95pp | #59 |
| 2015 | 100.01% | −0.35pp | #30 |
| 2014 | 100.36% | +0.94pp | #29 |
| 2013 | 99.42% | +0.88pp | #37 |
| 2012 | 98.53% | −1.23pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 99.77% | −2.43pp | #40 |
| 2010 | 102.19% | +1.10pp | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's primary completion rate was 97.58% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's primary completion rate peaked at 104.96% in 2004.
The lowest primary completion rate in Latvia was 97.55% in 2023.
Latvia ranks 64th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 97.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Latvia in 2025 was 97.58%. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Latvia Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}