China vs Italy: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
China
1,228
in 2021
Italy
1,271
in 2023
China rank
99th
Italy rank
97th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Italy
How they compare
Italy currently reports 1,271 against 1,228 in China, a difference of 43.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1989 it was China ahead.
China ranks 99th and Italy ranks 97th of 203 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 | 1.85 million | 6,624 | 1.84 million | China |
| 1990s | 973,643 | 4,075 | 969,568 | China |
| 2000s | 19,454 | 1,297 | 18,157 | China |
| 2010s | 4,657 | 1,795 | 2,862 | China |
| 2020s | 1,486 | 1,092 | 394.5 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, China or Italy?
- Italy, at 1,271 against 1,228 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between China and Italy?
- 43, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Italy?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do China and Italy rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 99th and Italy ranks 97th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 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