Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Russia

Russia: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 43.9% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
43.9%
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
21st
of 108 countries
All-time high
66.0%
in 2016
All-time low
43.9%
in 2019
Years of data
6
2012–2019

Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Russia, 2012–2019

02040602012201520192012: 46.3 %2015: 52.4 %2016: 66 %2017: 60.4 %2018: 46.1 %2019: 43.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2019, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Russia stood at 43.9%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

That places Russia 21st out of 108 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, male (%) in Russia, 2012 to 2019.
Year % Change
2012 46.3%
2015 52.4% +13.2%
2016 66.0% +25.9%
2017 60.4% -8.5%
2018 46.1% -23.7%
2019 43.9% -4.6%

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Russia?
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Russia was 43.9% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 66.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 43.9% in 2019.
How does Russia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
Russia ranks 21st out of 108 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. 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 Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
298 places, 5,284 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release