Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education was 77.9% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
77.9%
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
17th
of 59 countries
All-time high
83.8%
in 2015
All-time low
64.7%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation, 2000–2018

0204060802000200920182000: 72.6 %2003: 66 %2006: 64.7 %2009: 72.6 %2012: 77.7 %2015: 83.8 %2018: 77.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation is 77.9%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation peaked at 83.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 64.7%, in 2006.

That places Russian Federation 17th out of 59 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation, 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 Russian Federation, 2000 to 2018.
Year % Change
2000 72.6%
2003 66.0% -9.2%
2006 64.7% -1.8%
2009 72.6% +12.2%
2012 77.7% +7.0%
2015 83.8% +7.8%
2018 77.9% -7.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 69.0% 64.7% 72.6% 4
2010s 79.8% 77.7% 83.8% 3

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 14 Czechia 78.7% compare
  2. 15 Italy 78.6% compare
  3. 16 Finland 78.6% compare
  4. 18 Poland 77.8% compare
  5. 19 Croatia 77.3% compare
  6. 20 Latvia 77.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation?
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation was 77.9% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 83.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 64.7% in 2006.
How does Russian Federation rank for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
Russian Federation ranks 17th out of 59 countries with data for 2018.
Is proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russian Federation 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