Employed persons in technology … 1 educational in Latvia
Latvia: Employed persons in technology … 1 educational was 883.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
883.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
36th
of 45 countries
All-time high
1,055 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
850.7 Thousand persons
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Latvia, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 883.1 Thousand persons for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Latvia peaked at 1,055 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 850.7 Thousand persons, in 2010.
That places Latvia 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Employed persons in technology … 1 educational in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,055 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 908.5 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 850.7 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 861.6 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 875.6 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 893.9 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 884.6 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 896.1 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 893.3 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 894.8 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 909.4 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 910 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 893 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 864 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 886.2 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 884.2 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 877.4 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 883.1 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 883.1 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,997 Thousand persons, 29% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 883.1 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,330 Thousand persons, 20% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 981.7 Thousand persons | 908.5 Thousand persons | 1,055 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 887 Thousand persons | 850.7 Thousand persons | 910 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 881.32 Thousand persons | 864 Thousand persons | 893 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 33 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,248 Thousand persons compare
- 34 Slovenia 994.3 Thousand persons compare
- 34 Slovenia 994.3 Thousand persons compare
- 36 Latvia 883.1 Thousand persons compare
- 38 North Macedonia 704 Thousand persons compare
- 39 Estonia 693.1 Thousand persons compare
- 39 Estonia 693.1 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for Latvia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.2718 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,152 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 365.13 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 470.3 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 455.07 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 925.37 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Latvia?
- Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Latvia was 883.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,055 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 850.7 Thousand persons in 2010.
- How does Latvia rank for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
- Latvia ranks 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and educational attainment level (2008-2026). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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