Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia
Russia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 21,277 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia, 1994–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia stood at 21,277.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia peaked at 153,000 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 17,191, in 2016.
Russia ranks 74th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 153,000 | — |
| 1995 | 147,000 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 92,593 | -37.0% |
| 2000 | 73,900 | -20.2% |
| 2001 | 62,843 | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 49,639 | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 40,635 | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 29,370 | -27.7% |
| 2007 | 24,675 | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 21,157 | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 19,495 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 19,495 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,941 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 20,757 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 21,884 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 18,230 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 17,191 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 18,957 | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 19,641 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 21,277 | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130,864 | 92,593 | 153,000 | 3 |
| 2000s | 40,214 | 19,495 | 73,900 | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,708 | 17,191 | 21,884 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 71 Netherlands 23,856
- 72 El Salvador 21,853 compare
- 73 Chile 21,633 compare
- 75 Belgium 17,384 compare
- 76 Equatorial Guinea 17,300 compare
- 77 Laos 16,396 compare
More education data for Russia
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 12.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 324,727 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,375 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.28 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 12.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 2.25 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 11.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia was 21,277 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 153,000 in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,191 in 2016.
- How does Russia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 74th out of 205 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release