Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia
Russia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 19,641 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia, 1994–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia stood at 19,641 number.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Russia peaked at 153,000 number in 1994 and was at its lowest, 17,191 number, in 2016.
That places Russia 83rd out of 190 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 153,000 number | — |
| 1995 | 147,000 number | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 92,593 number | -37.0% |
| 2000 | 73,900 number | -20.2% |
| 2001 | 62,843 number | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 49,639 number | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 40,635 number | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 29,370 number | -27.7% |
| 2007 | 24,675 number | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 21,157 number | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 19,495 number | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 19,495 number | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,941 number | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 20,757 number | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 21,884 number | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 18,230 number | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 17,191 number | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 18,957 number | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 19,641 number | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130,864 number | 92,593 number | 153,000 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 40,214 number | 19,495 number | 73,900 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,512 number | 17,191 number | 21,884 number | 8 |
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More education data for Russia
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 327,102 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 4 years (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 19,641 number in 2018, 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 number in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,191 number in 2016.
- How does Russia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 83rd out of 190 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. 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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Number of pupils enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.