Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia
Latvia: Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen was 174.8 infections per million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
174.8 infections per million
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
24th
of 65 countries
All-time high
334.3 infections per million
in 2019
All-time low
43.4 infections per million
in 2016
Years of data
8
2016–2023
Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia, 2016–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in infections per million.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia is 174.8 infections per million, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 302.8% over ten years.
Latvia ranks 24th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia, year by year
| Year | infections per million | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 43.4 infections per million | — |
| 2017 | 57.1 infections per million | +31.6% |
| 2018 | 180.5 infections per million | +216.1% |
| 2019 | 334.3 infections per million | +85.2% |
| 2020 | 198.3 infections per million | -40.7% |
| 2021 | 299.1 infections per million | +50.8% |
| 2022 | 161.1 infections per million | -46.1% |
| 2023 | 174.8 infections per million | +8.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 174.8 infections per million is below the median for high income countries, which is 350.7 infections per million, 50% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 174.8 infections per million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 350.7 infections per million, 50% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 153.82 infections per million | 43.4 infections per million | 334.3 infections per million | 4 |
| 2020s | 208.33 infections per million | 161.1 infections per million | 299.1 infections per million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia?
- Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen in Latvia was 174.8 infections per million in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 334.3 infections per million in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.4 infections per million in 2016.
- How does Latvia rank for reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen?
- Latvia ranks 24th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported bloodstream infection rate by pathogen. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Bacteriologically confirmed bloodstream infections where the pathogen is Escherichia coli per million people.