School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in Russia
Russia: School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) was 6.4 years in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
6.4 years
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
72nd
of 214 countries
All-time high
7.04 years
in 1981
All-time low
6.29 years
in 2009
Years of data
37
1971–2023
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in Russia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in Russia is 6.4 years, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in Russia peaked at 7.04 years in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6.29 years, in 2009.
That places Russia 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in Russia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.47 years | — |
| 1976 | 6.85 years | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 7.04 years | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 6.8 years | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 6.79 years | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 6.81 years | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 6.72 years | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 6.69 years | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 6.55 years | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 6.52 years | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 6.47 years | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 6.36 years | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 6.34 years | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 6.37 years | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 6.36 years | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 6.41 years | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 6.34 years | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 6.98 years | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 6.6 years | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 6.55 years | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 6.54 years | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 6.58 years | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 6.59 years | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 6.29 years | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 6.8 years | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 6.69 years | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 6.68 years | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 6.65 years | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6.72 years | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 6.71 years | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 6.76 years | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 6.93 years | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 7.01 years | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 6.47 years | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 6.5 years | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 6.51 years | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 6.4 years | -1.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 6.4 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.57 years, 97% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Russia's 6.4 years is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.3 years, 88% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.66 years | 6.47 years | 6.85 years | 2 |
| 1980s | 6.83 years | 6.72 years | 7.04 years | 5 |
| 1990s | 6.44 years | 6.34 years | 6.69 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.59 years | 6.29 years | 6.98 years | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.77 years | 6.65 years | 7.01 years | 9 |
| 2020s | 6.47 years | 6.4 years | 6.51 years | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More education data for Russia
- 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 school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in Russia?
- School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in Russia was 6.4 years in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.04 years in 1981.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.29 years in 2009.
- How does Russia rank for school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release