Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, male (number) in Russia
Russia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, male (number) was 719,749 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, male in Russia, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male in Russia is 719,749, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 157.5% on the previous year and down 40.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male in Russia peaked at 1.68 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 220,256, in 2021.
That places Russia 4th out of 127 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 programmes, male (number) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.68 million | — |
| 2014 | 1.21 million | -28.1% |
| 2015 | 794,611 | -34.2% |
| 2016 | 593,336 | -25.3% |
| 2017 | 537,231 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 567,272 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 588,266 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 226,182 | -61.6% |
| 2021 | 220,256 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 246,096 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 279,465 | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 719,749 | +157.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 719,749 is above the median for high income countries, which is 24,296, 29.6× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Russia's 719,749 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23,558, 30.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 852,408 | 537,231 | 1.68 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 338,350 | 220,256 | 719,749 | 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, male in Russia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male in Russia was 719,749 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.68 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 220,256 in 2021.
- How does Russia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 127 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, male rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.4%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release