Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 8,821 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation, 1994–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation is 8,821, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation peaked at 63,000 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 7,795, in 2016.
Russian Federation ranks 53rd of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 63,000 | — |
| 1995 | 62,000 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 40,170 | -35.2% |
| 2000 | 30,800 | -23.3% |
| 2001 | 25,278 | -17.9% |
| 2002 | 17,651 | -30.2% |
| 2003 | 13,965 | -20.9% |
| 2005 | 12,002 | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 10,969 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 10,204 | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 9,073 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 8,575 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 8,575 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8,483 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 8,818 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 8,742 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,217 | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 7,795 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 8,286 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 8,154 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 8,821 | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,057 | 40,170 | 63,000 | 3 |
| 2000s | 15,391 | 8,575 | 30,800 | 9 |
| 2010s | 8,432 | 7,795 | 8,821 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
- 50 Saudi Arabia 9,973 compare
- 51 Tunisia 9,851 compare
- 52 Libya 8,983
- 54 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8,423 compare
- 55 Lao People's Democratic Republic 8,302 compare
- 56 Ghana 8,206 compare
More education data for Russian Federation
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,277 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.36 million (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.14 million (2019)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 10.80 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.55 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6461 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0525 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Russian Federation was 8,821 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 63,000 in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,795 in 2016.
- How does Russian Federation rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Russian Federation ranks 53rd out of 204 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release