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
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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

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,715 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release