Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 14,038 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
14,038
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
3rd
of 34 countries
All-time high
21,000
in 1994
All-time low
2,835
in 2014
Years of data
20
1994–2019

Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation, 1994–2019

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1994200620191994: 21.0k1999: 16.2k2001: 13.3k2002: 11.8k2003: 10.4k2004: 8.9k2005: 8.2k2006: 6.5k2007: 4.7k2008: 4.0k2009: 3.9k2011: 3.7k2012: 3.7k2013: 3.1k2014: 2.8k2015: 11.2k2016: 10.3k2017: 10.4k2018: 12.9k2019: 14.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation is 14,038, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 257.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation peaked at 21,000 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2,835, in 2014.

That places Russian Federation 3rd out of 34 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Russian Federation, 1994 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1994 21,000
1999 16,160 -23.0%
2001 13,291 -17.8%
2002 11,837 -10.9%
2003 10,427 -11.9%
2004 8,898 -14.7%
2005 8,185 -8.0%
2006 6,527 -20.3%
2007 4,653 -28.7%
2008 3,988 -14.3%
2009 3,926 -1.6%
2011 3,745 -4.6%
2012 3,675 -1.9%
2013 3,090 -15.9%
2014 2,835 -8.3%
2015 11,193 +294.8%
2016 10,294 -8.0%
2017 10,427 +1.3%
2018 12,877 +23.5%
2019 14,038 +9.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 18,580 16,160 21,000 2
2000s 7,970 3,926 13,291 9
2010s 8,019 2,835 14,038 9

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 1 Germany 31,291 compare
  2. 2 Syrian Arab Republic 29,076 compare
  3. 4 Hong Kong, China 7,433
  4. 5 Sri Lanka 3,686
  5. 6 Brunei Darussalam 1,230

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation?
Repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Russian Federation was 14,038 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 21,000 in 1994.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 2,835 in 2014.
How does Russian Federation rank for repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Russian Federation ranks 3rd out of 34 countries with data for 2019.
Is repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 257.6%. 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 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
34 places, 566 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release