Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Russia

Russia: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 97.75 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
97.75
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
127th
of 205 countries
All-time high
126.58
in 2003
All-time low
95.32
in 2008
Years of data
51
1971–2023

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Russia, 1971–2023

050100150197119972023

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, primary gross enrollment rate in Russia stood at 97.75.

The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Russia peaked at 126.58 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 95.32, in 2008.

That places Russia 127th out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Russia, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 105.6 —
1972 105.43 -0.2%
1973 106.83 +1.3%
1974 106.42 -0.4%
1975 105.34 -1.0%
1976 103.55 -1.7%
1977 102.78 -0.7%
1978 101.49 -1.3%
1979 101.39 -0.1%
1980 101.05 -0.3%
1981 100.36 -0.7%
1982 99.92 -0.4%
1983 100.31 +0.4%
1984 99.85 -0.5%
1985 100.99 +1.1%
1986 101.56 +0.6%
1987 104.88 +3.3%
1988 105.5 +0.6%
1989 109.83 +4.1%
1990 110.83 +0.9%
1991 111.37 +0.5%
1992 106.69 -4.2%
1993 107.11 +0.4%
1994 105.62 -1.4%
1995 105.39 -0.2%
1996 106.25 +0.8%
1997 108.59 +2.2%
1998 110.05 +1.3%
1999 111.44 +1.3%
2000 110.81 -0.6%
2001 115.67 +4.4%
2002 122.05 +5.5%
2003 126.58 +3.7%
2005 96.79 -23.5%
2006 96.53 -0.3%
2007 96.11 -0.4%
2008 95.32 -0.8%
2009 95.52 +0.2%
2011 96.13 +0.6%
2012 97.26 +1.2%
2013 96.95 -0.3%
2014 97.5 +0.6%
2015 98.38 +0.9%
2016 98.33 -0.0%
2017 100.77 +2.5%
2018 102.02 +1.2%
2019 101.83 -0.2%
2020 101.73 -0.1%
2021 100.89 -0.8%
2022 100.12 -0.8%
2023 97.75 -2.4%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 97.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 99.82, 98% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 97.75 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 101.19, 97% of the median. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 104.31 101.39 106.83 9
1980s 102.43 99.85 109.83 10
1990s 108.33 105.39 111.44 10
2000s 106.15 95.32 126.58 9
2010s 98.8 96.13 102.02 9
2020s 100.12 97.75 101.73 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 124 Cuba 98.11 compare
  2. 125 Guinea 97.96 compare
  3. 126 Estonia 97.82 compare
  4. 128 Malta 97.71 compare
  5. 129 Dominica 97.66 compare
  6. 130 Latvia 97.57 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in Russia?
Primary gross enrollment rate in Russia was 97.75 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 126.58 in 2003.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 95.32 in 2008.
How does Russia rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
Russia ranks 127th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 8,760 data points, 1970–2025
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.