China vs Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
China
2,438
in 2021
Italy
2,542
in 2023
China rank
86th
Italy rank
84th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Italy
How they compare
Italy currently reports 2,542 against 2,438 in China, a difference of 104.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 86th and Italy ranks 84th of 204 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Italy | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.06 million | 7,105 | 4.05 million | China |
| 1990s | 2.23 million | 4,656 | 2.23 million | China |
| 2000s | 237,010 | 2,696 | 234,314 | China |
| 2010s | 85,552 | 3,458 | 82,093 | China |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 2,136 | 662 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, China or Italy?
- Italy, at 2,542 against 2,438 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between China and Italy?
- 104, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Italy?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do China and Italy rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th and Italy ranks 84th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release