Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania

Romania: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education was 58.3% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
58.3%
World rank
43rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
62.7%
in 2012
All-time low
46.5%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2022

Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania, 2000–2022

02040602000201120222000: 58.7 %2006: 46.5 %2009: 59.6 %2012: 62.7 %2015: 61.3 %2018: 59.2 %2022: 58.3 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2022, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania stood at 58.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania peaked at 62.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 46.5%, in 2006.

That places Romania 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading, both sexes (%) in Romania, 2000 to 2022.
Year % Change
2000 58.7%
2006 46.5% -20.9%
2009 59.6% +28.2%
2012 62.7% +5.3%
2015 61.3% -2.3%
2018 59.2% -3.5%
2022 58.3% -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 54.9% 46.5% 59.6% 3
2010s 61.1% 59.2% 62.7% 3
2020s 58.3% 58.3% 58.3% 1

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 40 Greece 62.4% compare
  2. 41 Iceland 60.3% compare
  3. 42 Uruguay 58.9% compare
  4. 44 Mexico 53.0% compare
  5. 45 Costa Rica 52.9% compare
  6. 46 Qatar 52.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania?
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania was 58.3% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 62.7% in 2012.
What is the lowest proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 46.5% in 2006.
How does Romania rank for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
Romania ranks 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2022.
Is proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
67 places, 577 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release