Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy

Italy: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-2.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 72.5%
World rank
152nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
4.11 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-5.44 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
52
1972–2023

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy, 1972–2023

-6-4-2024197219972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Italy recorded -2.4 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2023.

That represents a change of down 72.5% on the previous year and down 361.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy peaked at 4.11 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -5.44 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Italy 152nd out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Italy, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.08 % change on previous year
1973 4.11 % change on previous year +97.8%
1974 2.87 % change on previous year -30.3%
1975 1.9 % change on previous year -33.8%
1976 3.11 % change on previous year +63.8%
1977 2.39 % change on previous year -23.1%
1978 1.51 % change on previous year -36.9%
1979 1.18 % change on previous year -21.5%
1980 -0.7732 % change on previous year -165.3%
1981 -1.65 % change on previous year +113.3%
1982 -3.52 % change on previous year +113.2%
1983 -2.62 % change on previous year -25.5%
1984 -3.5 % change on previous year +33.5%
1985 -2.78 % change on previous year -20.7%
1986 0.7375 % change on previous year -126.6%
1987 -1.73 % change on previous year -334.4%
1988 -2.78 % change on previous year +61.0%
1989 -2.3 % change on previous year -17.2%
1990 1.04 % change on previous year -145.0%
1991 -0.8727 % change on previous year -184.1%
1992 -0.0277 % change on previous year -96.8%
1993 1.13 % change on previous year -4182.5%
1994 0.5485 % change on previous year -51.5%
1995 0.2483 % change on previous year -54.7%
1996 0.0139 % change on previous year -94.4%
1997 0.1087 % change on previous year +681.7%
1998 0.5056 % change on previous year +365.2%
1999 -0.9163 % change on previous year -281.2%
2000 -0.2326 % change on previous year -74.6%
2001 0.1607 % change on previous year -169.1%
2002 1.26 % change on previous year +684.1%
2003 1.68 % change on previous year +33.2%
2004 1.26 % change on previous year -24.8%
2005 0.6765 % change on previous year -46.4%
2006 0.4417 % change on previous year -34.7%
2007 -0.5685 % change on previous year -228.7%
2008 0.1634 % change on previous year -128.7%
2009 -0.2223 % change on previous year -236.1%
2010 1.77 % change on previous year -897.4%
2011 0.4075 % change on previous year -77.0%
2012 0.4189 % change on previous year +2.8%
2013 -0.5198 % change on previous year -224.1%
2014 -1.31 % change on previous year +152.6%
2015 -1.61 % change on previous year +22.9%
2016 -2.28 % change on previous year +41.3%
2017 -4.02 % change on previous year +76.2%
2018 -2.88 % change on previous year -28.4%
2019 -2.72 % change on previous year -5.7%
2020 -2.47 % change on previous year -9.2%
2021 -5.44 % change on previous year +120.5%
2022 -1.39 % change on previous year -74.4%
2023 -2.4 % change on previous year +72.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.39 % change on previous year 1.18 % change on previous year 4.11 % change on previous year 8
1980s -2.09 % change on previous year -3.52 % change on previous year 0.7375 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.1776 % change on previous year -0.9163 % change on previous year 1.13 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.462 % change on previous year -0.5685 % change on previous year 1.68 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.27 % change on previous year -4.02 % change on previous year 1.77 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.92 % change on previous year -5.44 % change on previous year -1.39 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 149 Sweden -2.11 % change on previous year compare
  2. 150 Greece -2.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 151 Malaysia -2.2 % change on previous year compare
  4. 153 Libya -2.47 % change on previous year compare
  5. 154 Liechtenstein -2.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 155 Viet Nam -2.77 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy was -2.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 4.11 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -5.44 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Italy rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Italy ranks 152nd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 361.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
427 places, 17,494 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.