Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia
Latvia: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia, 1996–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2025, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia stood at 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia peaked at 88.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2017 and was at its lowest, 82.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2005.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 85.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1997 | 86.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 86.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 85.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 85.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 84.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 84.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 84.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 84.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 82.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 83.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 84.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 86.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 86.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 88.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 87.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 87.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 87.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 86.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 87.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 87.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 88.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 88.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 87.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 88.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 86.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 86.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 86.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 88.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 85.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 2000s | 84.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 3 Netherlands 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Switzerland 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Luxembourg 90.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Slovenia 90.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Hungary 89.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Poland 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Sweden 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Iceland 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Ireland 88.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Türkiye 72.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 9 Austria 88.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Latvia was 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 88.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2017.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 82.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2005.
- How does Latvia rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Latvia ranks 6th out of 8 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.