Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russia
Russia: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 159,282 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russia, 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 Russia is 159,282, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 119.9% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russia peaked at 272,454 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15,165, in 2020.
Russia ranks 38th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 268,191 | — |
| 2014 | 272,454 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 214,470 | -21.3% |
| 2016 | 205,775 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 97,612 | -52.6% |
| 2018 | 80,416 | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 50,478 | -37.2% |
| 2020 | 15,165 | -70.0% |
| 2021 | 53,427 | +252.3% |
| 2022 | 72,428 | +35.6% |
| 2023 | 159,282 | +119.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 159,282 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,166, 50.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Russia's 159,282 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,969, 40.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 169,914 | 50,478 | 272,454 | 7 |
| 2020s | 75,076 | 15,165 | 159,282 | 4 |
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 out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russia?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Russia was 159,282 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 272,454 in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,165 in 2020.
- How does Russia rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Russia ranks 38th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.6%. 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 Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release