Latvia
Last updated August 4, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity and Infrastructure are the strongest areas
Latvia shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (81st percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 81st
- Global rank
- #35
- Regional rank
- #24
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Country profile
Latvia ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. The profile remains uneven across dimensions, with some scores close to global norms and others acting as constraints.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. High regulatory quality supports coherent, forward-looking education reforms. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Latvia leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Most indicators are observed rather than imputed, so estimation uncertainty is limited.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 81st percentile.
Places 35th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 24th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (91.2) to Innovation (64.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score