Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Latvia

Latvia: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 0.0% in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
0.0%
World rank
59th
of 65 countries
All-time high
40.0%
in 2002
All-time low
0.0%
in 1996
Years of data
10
1996–2006

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Latvia, 1996–2006

0102030401996200120061996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 02001: 202002: 402004: 02005: 02006: 0

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Latvia is 0.0%, measured in 2006. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

That represents a change of down 100.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Latvia peaked at 40.0% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1996.

Latvia ranks 59th of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Latvia, year by year

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit in Latvia, 1996 to 2006.
Year Value Change
1996 0.0%
1997 0.0%
1998 0.0%
1999 0.0%
2000 0.0%
2001 20.0%
2002 40.0% +100.0%
2004 0.0% -100.0%
2005 0.0%
2006 0.0%

Latvia compared with similar countries

  • Latvia's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.9%. (31 countries reporting)
  • Latvia's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.4%. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4
2000s 10.0% 0.0% 40.0% 6

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 56 Japan 17.1% compare
  2. 57 Iran, Islamic Republic of 14.7%
  3. 58 Burkina Faso 12.9%
  4. 59 Azerbaijan 0.0%
  5. 59 Belarus 0.0%
  6. 59 Iraq 0.0%
  7. 59 Republic of Moldova 0.0%
  8. 59 Tunisia 0.0%
  9. 59 Ukraine 0.0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Latvia?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Latvia was 0.0% in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 40.0% in 2002.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1996.
How does Latvia rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc)?
Latvia ranks 59th out of 65 countries with data for 2006.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Private non-profit
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
65 places, 955 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release