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

Romania: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education was 59.1% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
59.1%
World rank
38th
of 51 countries
All-time high
63.3%
in 2012
All-time low
46.9%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2022

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

02040602000201120222000: 58.8 %2006: 46.9 %2009: 60.8 %2012: 63.3 %2015: 61.4 %2018: 60.6 %2022: 59.1 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania is 59.1%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Romania peaked at 63.3% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 46.9%, in 2006.

Romania ranks 38th of 51 countries on this measure, 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, spoke the language of the test at home, both sexes (%) in Romania, 2000 to 2022.
Year % Change
2000 58.8%
2006 46.9% -20.3%
2009 60.8% +29.8%
2012 63.3% +4.1%
2015 61.4% -3.0%
2018 60.6% -1.4%
2022 59.1% -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.5% 46.9% 60.8% 3
2010s 61.8% 60.6% 63.3% 3
2020s 59.1% 59.1% 59.1% 1

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 35 Serbia 64.8% compare
  2. 36 Iceland 63.3% compare
  3. 37 Uruguay 60.2% compare
  4. 39 United Arab Emirates 54.2% compare
  5. 40 Mexico 54.0% compare
  6. 41 Costa Rica 53.4% 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 59.1% 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 63.3% in 2012.
What is the lowest proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 46.9% in 2006.
How does Romania rank for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
Romania ranks 38th out of 51 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 6.7%. 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, spoke 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 reading, spoke 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
51 places, 364 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release