Youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia
Latvia: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 6.3 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.3 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
37th
of 47 countries
All-time high
22.3 Thousand persons
in 2007
All-time low
4 Thousand persons
in 2011
Years of data
28
1998–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia, 1998–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia is 6.3 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia peaked at 22.3 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4 Thousand persons, in 2011.
That places Latvia 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 21.1 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 21.2 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 16.7 Thousand persons | -21.2% |
| 2001 | 14 Thousand persons | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 16.4 Thousand persons | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 15.1 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 17 Thousand persons | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 18 Thousand persons | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 19.3 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 22.3 Thousand persons | +15.5% |
| 2008 | 14.3 Thousand persons | -35.9% |
| 2009 | 7.3 Thousand persons | -49.0% |
| 2010 | 4.8 Thousand persons | -34.2% |
| 2011 | 4 Thousand persons | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 4.3 Thousand persons | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 5.7 Thousand persons | +32.6% |
| 2014 | 4.6 Thousand persons | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 5.6 Thousand persons | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 5.8 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 6.1 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 5.4 Thousand persons | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 7.2 Thousand persons | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 4.4 Thousand persons | -38.9% |
| 2021 | 4.6 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 6.6 Thousand persons | +43.5% |
| 2023 | 5.8 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 6 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 6.3 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 6.3 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 20% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 6.3 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 18% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.15 Thousand persons | 21.1 Thousand persons | 21.2 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.04 Thousand persons | 7.3 Thousand persons | 22.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.35 Thousand persons | 4 Thousand persons | 7.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.62 Thousand persons | 4.4 Thousand persons | 6.6 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Latvia was 6.3 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.3 Thousand persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 Thousand persons in 2011.
- How does Latvia rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Latvia ranks 37th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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