Latvians' self-assessed legal literacy declines

Research company "Berg Research" has released new findings from its "Legal Literacy Measurement 2026" study, showing a decline in how Latvian residents rate their own understanding of their rights.

According to the survey, the share of people who consider themselves well-informed about their legal rights has fallen by three percentage points compared to the previous year's measurement.

What the survey shows

The study functions as a recurring gauge of how confident members of Latvian society feel regarding their knowledge of legal rights. This year's results show a decrease compared to the prior measurement, pointing to a shift in the public's self-perception on this topic.

The source material does not provide a specific explanation for the decline, nor does it include further breakdowns showing which population groups are most affected or how the trend varies across regions or age groups. The available information is limited to the general year-on-year percentage-point change.

Measurements of this kind are typically used to gauge how informed and capable the public feels when it comes to protecting their interests in legal matters. The results may serve as a basis for further discussion about the need to improve public awareness of legal rights.