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 54.3% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
54.3%
Change on year
down 28.0%
World rank
21st
of 51 countries
All-time high
75.3%
in 2015
All-time low
38.0%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 61.8 %2003: 44.8 %2006: 38 %2009: 51 %2012: 58.3 %2015: 75.3 %2018: 54.3 %

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 54.3%, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 28.0% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education in Russian Federation peaked at 75.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 38.0%, in 2006.

That places Russian Federation 21st out of 51 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, did not speak the language of the test at home, both sexes (%) in Russian Federation, 2000 to 2018.
Year % Change
2000 61.8%
2003 44.8% -27.5%
2006 38.0% -15.2%
2009 51.0% +34.4%
2012 58.3% +14.2%
2015 75.3% +29.2%
2018 54.3% -28.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 48.9% 38.0% 61.8% 4
2010s 62.6% 54.3% 75.3% 3

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  4. 22 Czechia 54.2% compare
  5. 23 Hungary 54.0% compare
  6. 24 Poland 53.8% 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 54.3% 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 75.3% 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 38.0% in 2006.
How does Russian Federation rank for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
Russian Federation ranks 21st out of 51 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 6.3%. 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, 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 reading, 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
51 places, 363 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release