Media literacy in Latvia is improving, but the overall level remains moderate, according to a 2026 study by the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP). On a like-for-like basis, the media literacy score has risen from 5.7 to 6.4 out of ten since last year. Of the four indicators in the index, technological skills received the highest score, while content creation and engagement received the lowest. The overall media literacy index for 2026 stands at 5.9 out of ten. This year, the index…
Media literacy in Latvia is improving, but the overall level remains moderate, according to a 2026 study by the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP). On a like-for-like basis, the media literacy score has risen from 5.7 to 6.4 out of ten since last year. Of the four indicators in the index, technological skills received the highest score, while content creation and engagement received the lowest. The overall media literacy index for 2026 stands at 5.9 out of ten. This year, the index includes a fourth indicator: content creation and engagement. Only the first three indicators are directly comparable with last year’s results. Results of the 2026 study: Indicator Score Technological skills 7 Critical thinking and understanding 6,3…
