Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number) in Italy
Italy: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number) was 1,667 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Italy, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Italy is 1,667, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 71.1% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Italy peaked at 31,849 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 667, in 2015.
Italy ranks 77th of 132 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, female (number) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16,396 | — |
| 1999 | 18,226 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 19,021 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 19,143 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 23,426 | +22.4% |
| 2003 | 29,106 | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 28,411 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 31,849 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 30,126 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 16,957 | -43.7% |
| 2008 | 13,690 | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 19,005 | +38.8% |
| 2011 | 11,844 | -37.7% |
| 2012 | 11,762 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 3,883 | -67.0% |
| 2014 | 3,896 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 667 | -82.9% |
| 2016 | 667 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,604 | +140.5% |
| 2021 | 974 | -39.3% |
| 2022 | 974 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,667 | +71.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,667 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,890, 34% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,667 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,322, 23% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,311 | 16,396 | 18,226 | 2 |
| 2000s | 23,073 | 13,690 | 31,849 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,453 | 667 | 11,844 | 6 |
| 2020s | 1,305 | 974 | 1,667 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Italy?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Italy was 1,667 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 31,849 in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 667 in 2015.
- How does Italy rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female?
- Italy ranks 77th out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release