4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end … reading in Russia

Russia: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end … reading was 77.91 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
77.91
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
23rd
of 52 countries
All-time high
83.76
in 2015
All-time low
64.75
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Russia, 2000–2018

0204060802000200920182000: 72.62003: 662006: 64.72009: 72.62012: 77.72015: 83.82018: 77.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Russia recorded 77.91 for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Russia peaked at 83.76 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 64.75, in 2006.

Russia ranks 23rd of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end … reading in Russia, year by year

Annual values for 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%) in Russia, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 72.6 —
2003 65.96 -9.2%
2006 64.75 -1.8%
2009 72.63 +12.2%
2012 77.7 +7.0%
2015 83.76 +7.8%
2018 77.91 -7.0%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 77.91 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 99% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 77.91 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 68.98 64.75 72.63 4
2010s 79.79 77.7 83.76 3

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 20 France 79.06 compare
  2. 21 Belgium 78.75 compare
  3. 22 Croatia 78.42 compare
  4. 24 Latvia 77.56 compare
  5. 25 Italy 76.73 compare
  6. 26 Austria 76.38 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Russia?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Russia was 77.91 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 83.76 in 2015.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 64.75 in 2006.
How does Russia rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Russia ranks 23rd out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
52 places, 329 data points, 2000–2018
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