Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Russia

Russia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 12.08 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,696.3%
World rank
23rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
13.21 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-29.34 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
52
1971–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Russia, 1971–2024

-30-20-10010197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Russia recorded 12.08 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1,696.3% on the previous year and up 270.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Russia peaked at 13.21 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -29.34 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Russia 23rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Russia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 1.25 % change on previous year —
1972 0.5836 % change on previous year -53.4%
1973 0.9004 % change on previous year +54.3%
1974 0.8737 % change on previous year -3.0%
1975 1.25 % change on previous year +43.2%
1976 1.45 % change on previous year +15.6%
1977 1.59 % change on previous year +9.7%
1978 0.9525 % change on previous year -39.9%
1979 0.3953 % change on previous year -58.5%
1980 -0.007 % change on previous year -101.8%
1981 -0.4638 % change on previous year +6525.5%
1982 -0.5785 % change on previous year +24.7%
1983 -0.6703 % change on previous year +15.9%
1984 -0.8546 % change on previous year +27.5%
1985 -0.598 % change on previous year -30.0%
1986 -1.64 % change on previous year +174.3%
1987 -1.33 % change on previous year -18.9%
1988 -1.8 % change on previous year +35.1%
1989 -1.36 % change on previous year -24.0%
1990 -0.0807 % change on previous year -94.1%
1991 -2.02 % change on previous year +2397.3%
1992 -2.55 % change on previous year +26.4%
1993 -4.77 % change on previous year +87.2%
1994 -2.57 % change on previous year -46.2%
1995 -1.98 % change on previous year -22.8%
1996 4.4 % change on previous year -322.0%
1997 4.81 % change on previous year +9.3%
1998 6.45 % change on previous year +34.1%
1999 9.36 % change on previous year +45.1%
2000 10.08 % change on previous year +7.7%
2001 13.21 % change on previous year +31.0%
2002 11.13 % change on previous year -15.8%
2003 7.87 % change on previous year -29.3%
2004 0.1592 % change on previous year -98.0%
2005 4.62 % change on previous year +2799.3%
2006 1.82 % change on previous year -60.5%
2007 2.22 % change on previous year +21.6%
2008 0.8108 % change on previous year -63.4%
2009 -1.23 % change on previous year -251.8%
2012 -7.74 % change on previous year +528.5%
2013 -5.7 % change on previous year -26.3%
2014 -7.07 % change on previous year +24.1%
2015 -5.77 % change on previous year -18.5%
2016 -6.22 % change on previous year +7.9%
2017 -4.78 % change on previous year -23.1%
2018 -1.9 % change on previous year -60.3%
2019 -1.33 % change on previous year -29.8%
2020 -29.34 % change on previous year +2102.2%
2021 -1.4 % change on previous year -95.2%
2022 1.01 % change on previous year -171.9%
2023 0.6726 % change on previous year -33.1%
2024 12.08 % change on previous year +1696.3%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 12.08 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.63 % change on previous year, 4.6× the median. (73 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 12.08 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.11 % change on previous year, 10.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1981 -6525.5% -0.007 % change on previous year -0.4638 % change on previous year
2005 +2799.3% 0.1592 % change on previous year 4.62 % change on previous year
1991 -2397.3% -0.0807 % change on previous year -2.02 % change on previous year
2020 -2102.2% -1.33 % change on previous year -29.34 % change on previous year
2024 +1696.3% 0.6726 % change on previous year 12.08 % change on previous year
2012 -528.5% -1.23 % change on previous year -7.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.03 % change on previous year 0.3953 % change on previous year 1.59 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.9304 % change on previous year -1.8 % change on previous year -0.007 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.11 % change on previous year -4.77 % change on previous year 9.36 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.07 % change on previous year -1.23 % change on previous year 13.21 % change on previous year 10
2010s -5.06 % change on previous year -7.74 % change on previous year -1.33 % change on previous year 8
2020s -3.4 % change on previous year -29.34 % change on previous year 12.08 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 20 Nicaragua 13.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 21 Monaco 12.41 % change on previous year compare
  3. 22 Macao 12.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 24 San Marino 11.92 % change on previous year compare
  5. 25 Oman 11.72 % change on previous year compare
  6. 26 Samoa 11.41 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Russia?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Russia was 12.08 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 13.21 % change on previous year in 2001.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was -29.34 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Russia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
Russia ranks 23rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 270.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
410 places, 17,230 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.