Total sample population, above primary education in Russia

Russia: Total sample population, above primary education was 110.12 million in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
110.12 million
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
4th
of 108 countries
All-time high
123.23 million
in 2016
All-time low
86.50 million
in 2009
Years of data
10
2003–2019

Total sample population, above primary education in Russia, 2003–2019

025.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M125.0M2003201120192003: 111.9M2005: 117.8M2007: 116.5M2009: 86.5M2012: 115.0M2015: 123.1M2016: 123.2M2017: 109.5M2018: 110.0M2019: 110.1M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

Russia recorded 110.12 million for total sample population, above primary education in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, above primary education in Russia peaked at 123.23 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 86.50 million, in 2009.

That places Russia 4th out of 108 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

Total sample population, above primary education in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, above primary education in Russia, 2003 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2003 111.89 million —
2005 117.78 million +5.3%
2007 116.51 million -1.1%
2009 86.50 million -25.8%
2012 115.04 million +33.0%
2015 123.06 million +7.0%
2016 123.23 million +0.1%
2017 109.50 million -11.1%
2018 110.02 million +0.5%
2019 110.12 million +0.1%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 110.12 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.65 million, 30.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 110.12 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.65 million, 30.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 108.17 million 86.50 million 117.78 million 4
2010s 115.16 million 109.50 million 123.23 million 6

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 1 China 424.84 million compare
  2. 2 India 322.46 million compare
  3. 3 United States 252.09 million compare
  4. 5 Brazil 105.75 million compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 79.12 million compare
  6. 7 Nigeria 74.13 million compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, above primary education in Russia?
Total sample population, above primary education in Russia was 110.12 million in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, above primary education recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 123.23 million in 2016.
What is the lowest total sample population, above primary education recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 86.50 million in 2009.
How does Russia rank for total sample population, above primary education?
Russia ranks 4th out of 108 countries with data for 2019.
Is total sample population, above primary education rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, above primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,460 data points, 1970–2021
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