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 59.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
59.2%
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
13th
of 56 countries
All-time high
74.7%
in 2015
All-time low
53.8%
in 2003
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 66.1 %2003: 53.8 %2006: 60.4 %2009: 57 %2012: 69 %2015: 74.7 %2018: 59.2 %

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 59.2%, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 20.7% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation peaked at 74.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 53.8%, in 2003.

That places Russian Federation 13th out of 56 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

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 mathematics, did not speak the language of the test at home, both sexes (%) in Russian Federation, 2000 to 2018.
Year % Change
2000 66.1%
2003 53.8% -18.6%
2006 60.4% +12.3%
2009 57.0% -5.7%
2012 69.0% +21.0%
2015 74.7% +8.3%
2018 59.2% -20.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.3% 53.8% 66.1% 4
2010s 67.6% 59.2% 74.7% 3

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 10 New Zealand 62.5% compare
  2. 11 Poland 60.4% compare
  3. 12 Denmark 59.3% compare
  4. 14 Belgium 58.9% compare
  5. 15 Japan 56.5% compare
  6. 16 Norway 56.5% 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 59.2% 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 74.7% 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 53.8% in 2003.
How does Russian Federation rank for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
Russian Federation ranks 13th out of 56 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 3.9%. 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 mathematics, did not speak the language of the test at home, 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 mathematics, did not speak the language of the test at home, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 395 data points, 1995–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release