Diagnostic exams in Latvia
Latvia: Diagnostic exams was 490,840 Exams in 2024. ▲ Rising
Diagnostic exams in Latvia, 2004–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Exams.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 490,840 Exams for diagnostic exams in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, diagnostic exams in Latvia peaked at 490,840 Exams in 2024 and was at its lowest, 126,665 Exams, in 2004.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Diagnostic exams in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Exams | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 126,665 Exams | — |
| 2005 | 145,603 Exams | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 182,586 Exams | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 224,279 Exams | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 242,092 Exams | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 212,140 Exams | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 261,798 Exams | +23.4% |
| 2011 | 331,604 Exams | +26.7% |
| 2012 | 313,270 Exams | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 319,039 Exams | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 317,958 Exams | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 333,247 Exams | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 349,501 Exams | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 333,946 Exams | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 348,355 Exams | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 352,528 Exams | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 363,939 Exams | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 410,479 Exams | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 459,872 Exams | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 478,027 Exams | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 490,840 Exams | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 188,894 Exams | 126,665 Exams | 242,092 Exams | 6 |
| 2010s | 326,125 Exams | 261,798 Exams | 352,528 Exams | 10 |
| 2020s | 440,631 Exams | 363,939 Exams | 490,840 Exams | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 1 Poland 5.90 million Exams compare
- 1 United States 84.50 million Exams compare
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- 2 Netherlands 2.49 million Exams compare
- 3 Germany 14.72 million Exams compare
- 3 Lithuania 536,912 Exams compare
- 3 Croatia 712,170 Exams compare
- 4 Spain 7.54 million Exams compare
- 4 Moldova 178,170 Exams compare
- 5 Italy 6.87 million Exams compare
- 5 Slovenia 270,960 Exams compare
- 6 Canada 6.39 million Exams compare
- 6 Estonia 203,564 Exams compare
- 7 Australia 5.20 million Exams compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is diagnostic exams in Latvia?
- Diagnostic exams in Latvia was 490,840 Exams in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest diagnostic exams recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 490,840 Exams in 2024.
- What is the lowest diagnostic exams recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,665 Exams in 2004.
- How does Latvia rank for diagnostic exams?
- Latvia ranks 4th out of 6 countries with data for 2024.
- Is diagnostic exams rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Diagnostic exams. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
An exam is defined as a medical imaging session to study one (or more than one) body part that yields one or more views for diagnostic purposes. Data are collected for Computed Tomography (CT) exams, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams. Data are collected for the total number of exams and for the breakdown between hospitals and ambulatory care providers. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.