Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Italy
Italy: Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) was 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Capital and total current expenditure on education in Italy, 2012–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted for capital and total current expenditure on education in 2023.
The figure is up 80.6% on the previous year and up 238.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital and total current expenditure on education in Italy peaked at 1,688 US dollars, PPP converted in 2019 and was at its lowest, 71.1 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2016.
Italy ranks 3rd of 23 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 437.38 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2013 | 323.09 US dollars, PPP converted | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 401.77 US dollars, PPP converted | +24.4% |
| 2015 | 448.12 US dollars, PPP converted | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 71.1 US dollars, PPP converted | -84.1% |
| 2017 | 136.69 US dollars, PPP converted | +92.2% |
| 2018 | 189.7 US dollars, PPP converted | +38.8% |
| 2019 | 1,688 US dollars, PPP converted | +789.7% |
| 2020 | 787 US dollars, PPP converted | -53.4% |
| 2021 | 651.37 US dollars, PPP converted | -17.2% |
| 2022 | 605.3 US dollars, PPP converted | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted | +80.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 223.3 US dollars, PPP converted, 4.9× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for high income countries, which is 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted, 4.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 461.96 US dollars, PPP converted | 71.1 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,688 US dollars, PPP converted | 8 |
| 2020s | 784.27 US dollars, PPP converted | 605.3 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 1 Germany 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 1 Poland 1,306 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 France 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Croatia 12.63 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Netherlands 573.04 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 3 Estonia 83.37 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Slovenia 68 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Spain 838.7 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 5 Lithuania 39.8 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 5 Japan 829.84 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 6 Sweden 768.77 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 6 Latvia 36.15 US dollars, PPP converted compare
More education data for Italy
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.84 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.94 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital and total current expenditure on education in Italy?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in Italy was 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1,688 US dollars, PPP converted in 2019.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.1 US dollars, PPP converted in 2016.
- How does Italy rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- Italy ranks 3rd out of 23 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on education rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.