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LatviaLVAA healthier future.

Latvia’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v23.3 / 100

12/12 core measures · 2021–2024

Life expectancy76.4

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy65.2

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage50 / 52

Dated numerical series · 1 source-context notes.

Inspect Latvia’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

MeasureYearValueFoundation component score
Life expectancy202476.466.1
Under-five mortality20242.597.5
Maternal mortality20231996.2
Suicide mortality202115.239.2
Premature chronic-disease mortality202122.735.1
Tuberculosis incidence20242195.8
Child stunting20210.599
Essential health-service coverage20237777
DTP immunization20249797
Safely managed drinking water20249797
Safely managed sanitation202492.592.5
Fine-particle air pollution20231385.4
Zero suicide

15.9 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.239
Zero needless suffering

0.449 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.182
Zero poverty

0.4 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.926

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling
Annual deaths avoided7K

Of 28.1K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored139.5K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished71.6K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed211.2K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 2.6K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Latvia · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Latvia · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

76.4 years
92.667.8GOAL 9020002024
North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Latvia
Yearyears
202476.4
202375.4
202274.3
202173
202075.2
201975.4
201874.8
201774.6
201674.6
201574.5
201474.1
201374
201273.8
201173.6
201073.5
200973.1
200872.4
200771
200670.9
200571.4
200472
200371.3
200271
200170.8
200070.3
burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

65.2 years
82.558.1GOAL 8020002023
North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Latvia
Yearyears
202365.2
202264.4
202163.5
202065.3
201965.6
201865.1
201765.1
201665.1
201564.9
201464.6
201364.4
201264.1
201163.9
201063.3
200963.1
200862.4
200761.6
200661.2
200561.3
200461.5
200361.3
200260.8
200160.6
200060.8
outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

2.5 per 1,000 live births
16.20GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 live births
20242.5
20232.8
20223
20213.3
20203.6
20193.9
20184.2
20174.5
20164.8
20155.1
20145.6
20136.1
20126.6
20117.2
20107.7
20098.3
20088.8
20079.3
20069.9
200510.5
200411.1
200311.9
200212.6
200113.4
200014.3
outcomes2024

Infant mortality

2.2 per 1,000 live births
13.10GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 live births
20242.2
20232.4
20222.6
20212.9
20203.1
20193.3
20183.6
20173.8
20164
20154.3
20144.7
20135.1
20125.5
20116
20106.4
20096.9
20087.3
20077.7
20068.1
20058.6
20049.1
20039.7
200210.3
200110.9
200011.6
outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

1.2 per 1,000 live births
8.10GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 live births
20241.2
20231.3
20221.5
20211.7
20201.9
20192.1
20182.3
20172.5
20162.6
20152.8
20143
20133.2
20123.5
20113.8
20104.2
20094.5
20084.8
20075
20065.2
20055.4
20045.6
20035.8
20026.2
20016.6
20007.2
outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

19 per 100,000 live births
47.50GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 100,000 live births
202319
202229
202142
202021
201922
201823
201723
201623
201522
201422
201324
201220
201122
201022
200924
200825
200727
200628
200527
200428
200330
200229
200132
200034
outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

15.2 per 100,000 people
39.30GOAL 020002021
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 100,000 people
202115.2
202018
201917.2
201818.1
201721
201621
201521.7
201420.9
201320.8
201223.6
201122.8
201022.7
200926.4
200826.5
200721
200623.2
200526.7
200427
200329.4
200231.6
200132.3
200034.8
outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

8.1 per 100,000 people
330GOAL 020002019
North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Latvia
Yearper 100,000 people
20198.1
20189.1
20178.1
20169.3
201511.2
201412.4
20139.9
201210.1
20119
201011.8
200912.3
200818.5
200720.1
200620
200521.4
200423.5
200324.6
200225.8
200125.9
200029.2
outcomes2023

Intentional homicide

2.5 per 100,000 people
11.40GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Latvia
Yearper 100,000 people
20232.5
20223.6
20213
20203.7
20193.4
20184.4
20174.2
20163.5
20153.4
20143.2
20132.5
20123.4
20029.3
20019.4
200010
outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

22.7 % probability ages 30–70
32.90GOAL 020002021
North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Latvia
Year% probability ages 30–70
202122.7
202021.1
201921.1
201822.2
201722.4
201622.1
201522.1
201423.3
201323.6
201224.1
201125.2
201026.1
200926.1
200827.3
200728.7
200629.1
200528.5
200428.2
200328.3
200229
200129.1
200028
burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

844,702 healthy life-years
1.3M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
2023844,702
2022892,349
2021970,144
2020847,770
2019831,187
2015877,127
2010982,727
20001,147,258
burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

558,120 life-years
926.4K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Latvia
Yearlife-years
2023558,120
2022606,693
2021684,755
2020565,241
2019553,094
2015594,535
2010686,750
2000819,858
burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

286,583 healthy life-years
370K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
2023286,583
2022285,657
2021285,389
2020282,529
2019278,093
2015282,592
2010295,977
2000327,400
outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

28,074 deaths
35.3K26.7K20002023
North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Latvia
Yeardeaths
202328,074
202230,643
202134,394
202028,677
201927,563
201528,232
201030,151
200032,366
outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

299 deaths
9500GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Latvia
Yeardeaths
2023299
2022242
2021285
2020373
2019334
2015439
2010492
2000841
burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

11,764 healthy life-years
14.4K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
202311,764
202211,528
202111,974
202011,636
20199,931
201510,242
201011,210
200012,711
burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

11,202 healthy life-years
12.7K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
202311,202
20229,880
20219,840
20209,498
20198,363
20158,892
20109,552
200010,794
burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

6,198 healthy life-years
9.1K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
20236,198
20225,548
20215,503
20205,525
20195,591
20156,032
20106,438
20008,079
burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

3,028 healthy life-years
4.8K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Latvia
Yearhealthy life-years
20233,028
20223,047
20212,987
20202,927
20192,941
20153,107
20103,343
20004,257
disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

21 per 100,000 people
221.50GOAL 020002024
North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Latvia
Yearper 100,000 people
202421
202322
202222
202119
202023
201928
201833
201738
201647
201553
201457
201368
201276
201169
201073
200976
200886
2007103
2006111
2005125
2004143
2003156
2002170
2001193
2000196
disease2024

New HIV infections

0.19 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
0.5540GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
20240.2
20230.2
20220.2
20210.3
20200.3
20190.3
20180.3
20170.4
20160.4
20150.5
20140.5
20130.5
20120.5
20110.5
20100.5
20090.5
20080.5
20070.5
20060.5
20050.5
20040.5
20030.5
20020.5
20010.5
20000.5
diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT

Malaria incidence

— per 1,000 at risk
○

No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 at risk
disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

7.1 % ages 20–79
7.9720112024
North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Latvia
Year% ages 20–79
20247.1
20117.8
disease2024

Tobacco use

34.6 % adults 15+
50.10GOAL 020002024
North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Latvia
Year% adults 15+
202434.6
202334.9
202235.3
202035.9
201537.8
201040
200741.3
200542
200044.3
disease2020

Alcohol consumption

12.9 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
13.68.420002020
North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Latvia
Yearlitres pure alcohol per adult 15+
202012.9
201913.1
201813.1
201712.7
201612.1
201511.6
201411.4
201311.3
201211.2
201111.1
201011
200911.5
200811.8
200712
200611.5
200510.9
200410.3
20039.7
20029.2
20018.9
20008.9
disease2021

Child stunting

0.5 % children under 5
0.5650GOAL 020212021
North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Latvia
Year% children under 5
20210.5
disease2021

Child wasting

1.7 % children under 5
1.90GOAL 020212021
North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Latvia
Year% children under 5
20211.7
disease2023

Undernourishment

2.5 % of population
5.90GOAL 020012023
North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Latvia
Year% of population
20232.5
20222.5
20212.5
20202.5
20192.5
20182.5
20172.5
20162.5
20152.5
20142.5
20132.5
20122.5
20112.5
20102.5
20092.5
20082.5
20072.5
20062.5
20052.5
20042.5
20033
20023.7
20015.2
care2023

Essential health-service coverage

77 index 0–100
104.263.8GOAL 10020002023
North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Latvia
Yearindex 0–100
202377
202276
202176
202077
201977
201876
201777
201677
201576
201476
201375
201275
201174
201072
200972
200872
200771
200671
200570
200470
200369
200269
200168
200068
care2024

DTP immunization

97 % children ages 12–23 months
101.289.8GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Latvia
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202497
202398
202295
202194
202099
201999
201896
201798
201698
201594
201492
201394
201291
201192
201092
200994
200894
200794
200696
200599
200499
200398
200297
200197
200096
care2024

Measles immunization

98 % children ages 12–23 months
101.388.7GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Latvia
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202498
202397
202296
202197
202099
201999
201898
201796
201693
201596
201495
201396
201290
201192
201095
200992
200896
200795
200698
200598
200498
200398
200298
200198
200097
care2017

Skilled birth attendance

99.9 % of births

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

100.297.9GOAL 10020002017
North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Latvia
Year% of births
201799.9
201699.9
201599.9
201498.1
201398.4
201298.6
201198.6
201098.8
200998.9
200899.1
200799.4
2006100
2005100
2004100
200399
2002100
200199
2000100
care2024

Adolescent birth rate

7.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
25.75.120002024
North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Latvia
Yearbirths per 1,000 women ages 15–19
20247.3
20237.6
20228.6
20219.8
202010.5
201912
201812.2
201714.1
201615.5
201517.6
201418.7
201318.9
201219.4
201118.6
201018.1
200920.8
200823.6
200722.9
200621.5
200519.8
200418.7
200319.4
200218.6
200118.9
200020.1
care2023

Current health expenditure

7.3 % of GDP
9.95.120002023
North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Latvia
Year% of GDP
20237.3
20228.1
20219.4
20207.5
20196.9
20186.4
20176.2
20166.4
20155.8
20145.7
20135.6
20125.6
20115.9
20106.2
20096.3
20085.9
20075.8
20066
20056.1
20046.5
20035.7
20026
20015.9
20005.6
care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

35.1 % of health expenditure
51.724.120002023
North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Latvia
Year% of health expenditure
202335.1
202230.7
202127
202031.9
201935.1
201839.2
201741.8
201643.3
201540.5
201439.1
201338.5
201237.8
201134.3
201037.2
200938.8
200837.3
200736.8
200635.6
200541.7
200440.6
200348.6
200247.6
200148.9
200047.7
care2022

Physician availability

3.4 per 1,000 people
3.52.620002022
North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 people
20223.4
20213.4
20203.3
20193.3
20183.3
20173.2
20163.2
20153.2
20143.2
20133.2
20123.1
20113.1
20103.1
20093.2
20083.2
20073.1
20063
20053
20042.9
20032.8
20022.8
20012.7
20002.9
care2022

Nurses & midwives

4.4 per 1,000 people
64.220002022
North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Latvia
Yearper 1,000 people
20224.4
20214.4
20204.4
20194.6
20184.6
20174.8
20164.8
20154.9
20145
20135.1
20125.1
20115.2
20105.2
20095.1
20085.8
20075.7
20065.8
20055.2
20045.1
20034.9
20024.8
20014.7
20004.8
environment2024

Safely managed drinking water

97 % of population
10191.5GOAL 10020002024
North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Latvia
Year% of population
202497
202397
202296.9
202196.7
202096.4
201996.1
201895.9
201795.6
201695.3
201595
201494.8
201394.5
201294.3
201194
201093.7
200993.5
200893.2
200792.9
200692.7
200592.6
200492.6
200392.5
200292.5
200192.5
200092.5
environment2024

Safely managed sanitation

92.5 % of population
102.677.1GOAL 10020002024
North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Latvia
Year% of population
202492.5
202392.5
202292.3
202192
202091.3
201990.5
201889.6
201788.7
201687.9
201587
201486.2
201385.5
201284.8
201184.2
201083.5
200982.8
200882.2
200781.5
200680.9
200580.2
200480.1
200380.1
200279.9
200179.7
200079.8
environmentDATA GAP

Handwashing facilities

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Latvia
Year% of population
environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

13 µg/m³
351.5GOAL 520002023
North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Latvia
Yearµg/m³
202313
202213.9
202115.7
202014
201914
201816.9
201713.4
201614.1
201515.7
201418.1
201317.1
201217.8
201117
201020.9
200918.5
200820.2
200720.8
200621.7
200523.7
200423.6
200327.4
200231.6
200127.3
200029.6
environment2023

Clean cooking access

100 % of population
106.393.4GOAL 10020002023
North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Latvia
Year% of population
2023100
2022100
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014100
2013100
2012100
2011100
2010100
2009100
2008100
2007100
2006100
2005100
2004100
2003100
2002100
2001100
2000100
environment2024

Electricity access

100 % of population
100.199.5GOAL 10020002024
North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Latvia
Year% of population
2024100
2023100
2022100
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014100
2013100
2012100
201199.8
201099.8
2009100
200899.7
200799.7
200699.6
200599.7
200499.7
200399.8
200299.8
200199.9
200099.9
opportunity2023

Extreme poverty

0.4 % of population
4.20GOAL 020022023
North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Latvia
Year% of population
20230.4
20220.4
20210.5
20200.5
20190.3
20180.6
20171
20161
20151
20141.1
20131.5
20121.4
20111.7
20102.6
20092.6
20081.6
20070.8
20061.9
20053.1
20043.7
20031.5
20021.5
opportunity2025

Unemployment

6.6 % of labor force
21.24.320002025
North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Latvia
Year% of labor force
20256.6
20246.9
20236.5
20226.8
20217.5
20208.1
20196.3
20187.4
20178.7
20169.6
20159.9
201410.8
201311.9
201215
201116.2
201019.5
200917.5
20087.7
20076.1
20067
200510
200411.7
200312.1
200213.8
200113.8
200014.2
opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

56.5 % ages 15+
58.546.120002025
North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Latvia
Year% ages 15+
202556.5
202456.6
202357
202256.8
202155.6
202056.6
201957.2
201856.8
201755.5
201654.5
201554.1
201452.8
201352.3
201250.7
201149
201047.4
200949.6
200856.8
200756.6
200654.8
200551.5
200450.5
200350
200249.8
200148.6
200048.2
opportunity2025

Income per person

38,801 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
42K11.4K20002025
North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Latvia
Yearinternational dollars, constant 2021 PPP
202538,801
202437,615
202337,278
202237,719
202136,912
202034,226
201935,208
201834,730
201733,036
201631,669
201530,600
201429,244
201328,375
201227,497
201125,309
201024,120
200924,521
200828,727
200729,424
200626,432
200523,213
200420,574
200318,718
200217,097
200115,696
200014,554
opportunity2023

Income inequality

34 Gini index 0–100
39.73320022023
North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Latvia
YearGini index 0–100
202334
202233.7
202134.3
202035.7
201934.5
201835.1
201735.6
201634.3
201534.2
201435.1
201335.5
201235.2
201135.8
201035
200935.9
200837.2
200737.5
200635.6
200539
200436.4
200336.5
200235.1
opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

98.1 % of relevant age group
105.996.6GOAL 10020012024
North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Latvia
Year% of relevant age group
202498.1
202397.6
202298.4
202198.1
202098.3
201998.3
201898.4
201799.3
201698.1
2015100
2014100.4
201399.4
201298.5
201199.8
2010102.2
2009101.1
2008102.4
2007101.7
2006102.7
2005102
2004105
2003101
200299.6
2001100.5
opportunity2011

Adult literacy

99.9 % adults 15+

Historical evidence · 2011. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

10099.7GOAL 10020002011
North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Latvia
Year% adults 15+
201199.9
200099.8
opportunity2024

Internet use

92.7 % of population
112.20GOAL 10020002024
North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Latvia
Year% of population
202492.7
202392.2
202291
202191.2
202088.9
201986.1
201883.6
201780.1
201679.8
201579.2
201475.8
201375.2
201273.1
201169.7
201068.4
200966.8
200863.4
200759.2
200653.6
200546
200438.6
200327
200221.9
20017.2
20006.3
opportunity2022

Birth registration

100 % children under 5
106.393.4GOAL 10020112022
North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Latvia
Year% children under 5
2022100
2017100
2014100
2011100

A starting agenda for Latvia

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

  • Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
  • Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
  • Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
  • Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.
WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗
Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

  • Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
  • Detect and treat disease earlier.
  • Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
  • Protect households from harmful health-care costs.
WHO universal health coverage ↗
Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

  • Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
  • Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
  • Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
  • Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.
International development goals ↗

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