Language learning (1995-2012) in Latvia
Latvia: Language learning (1995-2012) was 14 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Language learning in Latvia, 1995–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for language learning in Latvia is 14, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 1,172.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, language learning in Latvia peaked at 16.9 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.1, in 2002.
That places Latvia 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Language learning (1995-2012) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.5 | — |
| 1998 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.7 | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 1.5 | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.3 | +18.2% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 16.9 | +1107.1% |
| 2008 | 15.5 | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 14.3 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 13.8 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 13.2 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 14 | +6.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Language learning (1995-2012) in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1107.1% | 1.4 | 16.9 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.57 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.56 | 1.1 | 16.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.67 | 13.2 | 14 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is language learning in Latvia?
- Language learning in Latvia was 14 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest language learning recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.9 in 2007.
- What is the lowest language learning recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 in 2002.
- How does Latvia rank for language learning?
- Latvia ranks 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2012.
- Is language learning rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,172.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Language learning (1995-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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