Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Russia
Russia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) was 327,102 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
327,102
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
18th
of 216 countries
All-time high
395,000
in 1994
All-time low
215,000
in 1981
Years of data
29
1981–2023
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Russia, 1981–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Russia is 327,102, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Russia peaked at 395,000 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 215,000, in 1981.
That places Russia 18th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 215,000 | — |
| 1986 | 248,000 | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 304,000 | +22.6% |
| 1990 | 320,000 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 340,000 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 363,000 | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 385,000 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 395,000 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 366,900 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 349,035 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 335,505 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 327,581 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 325,672 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 317,023 | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 301,204 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 292,639 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 284,789 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 277,657 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 281,503 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 285,029 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 289,051 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 296,994 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 300,639 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 309,219 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 321,587 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 325,500 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 327,198 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 328,588 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 327,102 | -0.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 327,102 is above the median for high income countries, which is 17,584, 18.6× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Russia's 327,102 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31,624, 10.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 255,667 | 215,000 | 304,000 | 3 |
| 1990s | 361,650 | 320,000 | 395,000 | 6 |
| 2000s | 312,345 | 277,657 | 349,035 | 9 |
| 2010s | 297,717 | 281,503 | 321,587 | 7 |
| 2020s | 327,097 | 325,500 | 328,588 | 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 teachers in primary education, both sexes in Russia?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Russia was 327,102 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 395,000 in 1994.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 215,000 in 1981.
- How does Russia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Russia ranks 18th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release