Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Russia
Russia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 7.55 million in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
7.55 million
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
20th
of 218 countries
All-time high
7.88 million
in 1996
All-time low
4.97 million
in 2008
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russia stood at 7.55 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russia peaked at 7.88 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 4.97 million, in 2008.
Russia ranks 20th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.58 million | — |
| 1972 | 7.09 million | -6.4% |
| 1973 | 6.69 million | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 6.30 million | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 5.96 million | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 5.74 million | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 5.61 million | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 5.63 million | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 5.77 million | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 5.96 million | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 6.01 million | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 6.15 million | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 6.24 million | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 6.34 million | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 6.46 million | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 6.58 million | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 6.83 million | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 7.01 million | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 7.12 million | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 7.28 million | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 7.60 million | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 7.74 million | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 7.80 million | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 7.74 million | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 7.85 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 7.88 million | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 7.67 million | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 7.25 million | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 6.74 million | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 6.14 million | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 5.70 million | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 5.55 million | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 5.42 million | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 5.31 million | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 5.16 million | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 5.01 million | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 4.97 million | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 5.02 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 5.32 million | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 5.51 million | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 5.65 million | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 5.73 million | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 5.98 million | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 6.20 million | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 6.57 million | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 6.92 million | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 7.12 million | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 7.34 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 7.48 million | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 7.60 million | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 7.55 million | -0.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7.55 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 236,668, 31.9× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7.55 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 432,238, 17.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.26 million | 5.61 million | 7.58 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.47 million | 5.96 million | 7.12 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.55 million | 6.74 million | 7.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.36 million | 4.97 million | 6.14 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.11 million | 5.32 million | 7.12 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.49 million | 7.34 million | 7.60 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 17 Uganda 8.84 million compare
- 18 Kenya 8.04 million compare
- 19 Mozambique 7.66 million compare
- 21 South Africa 7.52 million compare
- 22 Afghanistan 7.51 million compare
- 23 Japan 6.25 million compare
More education data for Russia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,277 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.36 million (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.14 million (2019)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 10.80 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.55 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6461 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0525 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russia was 7.55 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.88 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 million in 2008.
- How does Russia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 20th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release