Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes 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 Russian Federation, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation peaked at 7.88 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 4.97 million, in 2008.
Russian Federation ranks 20th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation, 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% |
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 Russian Federation
- 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 Russian Federation
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.55 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.6461 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0525 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.68 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation was 7.55 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 7.88 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 million in 2008.
- How does Russian Federation rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Russian Federation ranks 20th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russian Federation 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