Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Russia
Russia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes was 1.44 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes in Russia, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Russia is 1.44 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 172.1% on the previous year and down 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Russia peaked at 3.80 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 465,492, in 2021.
Russia ranks 4th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3.80 million | — |
| 2014 | 2.65 million | -30.3% |
| 2015 | 1.69 million | -36.2% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million | -27.0% |
| 2017 | 1.14 million | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 1.21 million | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 1.26 million | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 482,537 | -61.7% |
| 2021 | 465,492 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 499,650 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 529,445 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 1.44 million | +172.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1.44 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,433, 21.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1.44 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60,857, 23.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.86 million | 1.14 million | 3.80 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 683,579 | 465,492 | 1.44 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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 tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Russia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Russia was 1.44 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.80 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 465,492 in 2021.
- How does Russia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release