LATVIA: COUNTRY REPORT

The journalism profession in Latvia is traditionally female dominated. In line with findings from the previous study (72% women in WJS2), 67% of respondents in WJS3 identified as women and 32% as men.
The average age of Latvian journalists surveyed is 43.8 years (compared to 40.3 years in WJS2). Journalists aged 18–24 primarily work as reporters, journalists aged 25–34, are reporters or staff journalists. The respondents aged 35–44 occupy a range of roles, most commonly as reporters, or executive editors. Respondents aged 45–54 and 55–63 predominantly work as chief editors, and reporters.
Latvian journalists are generally well-educated. A total of 81% hold higher education degrees: 45% have a bachelor's degree, 35% a master's degree, and 0.6% (3 respondents) hold a doctorate. Additionally, 14% have incomplete higher edu-
cation, 4% have completed secondary education, and 1% (5 respondents) answered, that they have not completed secondary school. About 78% of respondents studied journalism at university, 61% completed journalism internships in media
organizations, and 36% completed journalism training through alternative programs, receiving certificates or diplomas. Overall, 62% have formal education or professional training in journalism, while 38% do not.