Persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia

Latvia: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 2.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.9%
Change on year
down 14.7%
World rank
19th
of 38 countries
All-time high
34.6%
in 2005
All-time low
2.9%
in 2025
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia, 2005–2025

01020302005201520252005: 34.6 Percentage2006: 28.1 Percentage2007: 22.1 Percentage2008: 17 Percentage2009: 16.1 Percentage2010: 15.7 Percentage2011: 17.3 Percentage2012: 12.2 Percentage2013: 11.7 Percentage2014: 10.3 Percentage2015: 8.6 Percentage2016: 6.9 Percentage2017: 7 Percentage2018: 5.5 Percentage2019: 4.9 Percentage2020: 4.4 Percentage2021: 3.1 Percentage2022: 4.3 Percentage2023: 3.8 Percentage2024: 3.4 Percentage2025: 2.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia is 2.9%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is down 14.7% on the previous year and down 66.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia peaked at 34.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2025.

That places Latvia 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23.6% 16.1% 34.6% 5
2010s 10.0% 4.9% 17.3% 10
2020s 3.6% 2.9% 4.4% 6

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 16 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 3.2% compare
  2. 16 Slovakia 3.2% compare
  3. 18 Austria 3.0% compare
  4. 20 Ireland 2.8% compare
  5. 21 Switzerland 2.6% compare
  6. 21 Denmark 2.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Latvia was 2.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 2005.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2025.
How does Latvia rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Latvia ranks 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
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