Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 4,336 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy stood at 4,336.
The figure is up 68.3% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 57,906 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,703, in 2015.
Italy ranks 76th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24,721 | — |
| 1999 | 27,991 | +13.2% |
| 2000 | 38,560 | +37.8% |
| 2001 | 32,748 | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 38,864 | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 45,714 | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 51,657 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 57,906 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 54,774 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 32,860 | -40.0% |
| 2008 | 27,094 | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 38,883 | +43.5% |
| 2011 | 22,993 | -40.9% |
| 2012 | 20,541 | -10.7% |
| 2013 | 8,181 | -60.2% |
| 2014 | 7,493 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 1,703 | -77.3% |
| 2016 | 1,703 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3,830 | +124.9% |
| 2021 | 2,576 | -32.7% |
| 2022 | 2,576 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4,336 | +68.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,356 | 24,721 | 27,991 | 2 |
| 2000s | 41,906 | 27,094 | 57,906 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,436 | 1,703 | 22,993 | 6 |
| 2020s | 3,330 | 2,576 | 4,336 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Italy was 4,336 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 57,906 in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,703 in 2015.
- How does Italy rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 76th out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release