Latvia Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Latvia's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 50.9 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +1.1pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Latvia (2025)
50.9
% of active population (25–64)
+1.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50.9 | +1.1pp |
| 2024 | 49.8 | +0.9pp |
| 2023 | 48.9 | -0.8pp |
| 2022 | 49.7 | +0.4pp |
| 2021 | 49.3 | +1.6pp |
| 2020 | 47.7 | +0.9pp |
| 2019 | 46.8 | +2.4pp |
| 2018 | 44.4 | unchanged |
| 2017 | 44.4 | +1.1pp |
| 2016 | 43.3 | +0.9pp |
| 2015 | 42.4 | +1.7pp |
| 2014 | 40.7 | -0.5pp |
| 2013 | 41.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2012 | 40.1 | +1.9pp |
| 2011 | 38.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 38 | -0.7pp |
| 2009 | 38.7 | -0.7pp |
| 2008 | 39.4 | +2.5pp |
| 2007 | 36.9 | +2.3pp |
| 2006 | 34.6 | +2.1pp |
About this Dataset
Latvia recorded 50.9 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The latest change was +1.1pp. Across 2000–2025 the series ranges from 30.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2004 to 50.9 % of active population (25–64) in 2025.
This page tracks the share of the active population (ages 25-64) classified as human resources in science and technology (HRST) in Latvia. HRST is the EU standard measure of the combined technical and professional workforce that drives innovation capacity.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of the active population (ages 25-64) classified as human resources in science and technology (HRST) in Latvia. HRST is the EU standard measure of the combined technical and professional workforce that drives innovation capacity. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2000–2025 (26 observations).
The series is at its highest recorded level, 50.9 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, up from a low of 30.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2004. The latest change was +1.1pp.