Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 211,773 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation, 2013–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation is 211,773, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 322.5% on the previous year and down 66.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation peaked at 647,806 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 42,071, in 2021.
Russian Federation ranks 51st of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 625,003 | — |
| 2014 | 647,806 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 548,900 | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 542,680 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 255,402 | -52.9% |
| 2018 | 225,286 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 164,135 | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 48,993 | -70.2% |
| 2021 | 42,071 | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 50,127 | +19.1% |
| 2023 | 211,773 | +322.5% |
Russian Federation compared with similar countries
- Russian Federation's 211,773 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,064, 34.9× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Russian Federation's 211,773 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,273, 25.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 429,887 | 164,135 | 647,806 | 7 |
| 2020s | 88,241 | 42,071 | 211,773 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
- 48 Sri Lanka 250,996 compare
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- 52 Kazakhstan 199,121 compare
- 53 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 175,306 compare
- 54 El Salvador 174,596 compare
More education data for Russian Federation
- 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 out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russian Federation was 211,773 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 647,806 in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,071 in 2021.
- How does Russian Federation rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Russian Federation ranks 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release