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

Italy: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.167 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.167 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 89.3%
World rank
124th
of 218 countries
All-time high
2.49 % change on previous year
in 2017
All-time low
-5.15 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
52
1972–2023

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

-6-4-202197219972023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Italy is -0.167 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 89.3% on the previous year and down 111.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Italy peaked at 2.49 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -5.15 % change on previous year, in 1986.

Italy ranks 124th of 218 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Italy, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 1.43 % change on previous year
1973 0.965 % change on previous year -32.5%
1974 -0.0846 % change on previous year -108.8%
1975 -0.8496 % change on previous year +903.7%
1976 -1.91 % change on previous year +124.6%
1977 -2.03 % change on previous year +6.4%
1978 -1.83 % change on previous year -9.7%
1979 -1.85 % change on previous year +1.0%
1980 -1.22 % change on previous year -33.9%
1981 -1.86 % change on previous year +51.6%
1982 -2.04 % change on previous year +10.0%
1983 -2.96 % change on previous year +45.0%
1984 -3.37 % change on previous year +13.7%
1985 -3.9 % change on previous year +16.0%
1986 -5.15 % change on previous year +31.9%
1987 -4.99 % change on previous year -3.1%
1988 -4.2 % change on previous year -15.8%
1989 -3.94 % change on previous year -6.1%
1990 -3.01 % change on previous year -23.7%
1991 -2.68 % change on previous year -10.9%
1992 -1.69 % change on previous year -37.0%
1993 -1.49 % change on previous year -11.9%
1994 -3.25 % change on previous year +118.6%
1995 -1.66 % change on previous year -48.8%
1996 0.0178 % change on previous year -101.1%
1997 -0.212 % change on previous year -1293.8%
1998 0.2808 % change on previous year -232.4%
1999 2.05 % change on previous year +630.5%
2000 -1.37 % change on previous year -167.0%
2001 -0.9163 % change on previous year -33.3%
2002 -0.728 % change on previous year -20.5%
2003 -0.3943 % change on previous year -45.8%
2004 -0.3775 % change on previous year -4.3%
2005 0.1033 % change on previous year -127.4%
2006 0.6856 % change on previous year +563.7%
2007 1.07 % change on previous year +56.3%
2008 0.3514 % change on previous year -67.2%
2009 -0.3841 % change on previous year -209.3%
2010 0.105 % change on previous year -127.3%
2011 0.1917 % change on previous year +82.6%
2012 -0.3123 % change on previous year -262.9%
2013 1.5 % change on previous year -579.8%
2014 0.0598 % change on previous year -96.0%
2015 -0.2243 % change on previous year -475.2%
2016 -0.8553 % change on previous year +281.4%
2017 2.49 % change on previous year -391.3%
2018 -1.09 % change on previous year -143.7%
2019 -1.25 % change on previous year +14.6%
2020 -2.55 % change on previous year +104.4%
2021 -3.31 % change on previous year +29.8%
2022 -1.56 % change on previous year -53.0%
2023 -0.167 % change on previous year -89.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -0.7704 % change on previous year -2.03 % change on previous year 1.43 % change on previous year 8
1980s -3.36 % change on previous year -5.15 % change on previous year -1.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.17 % change on previous year -3.25 % change on previous year 2.05 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.1963 % change on previous year -1.37 % change on previous year 1.07 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.0616 % change on previous year -1.25 % change on previous year 2.49 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.9 % change on previous year -3.31 % change on previous year -0.167 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 121 Belgium -0.1356 % change on previous year compare
  2. 122 Cape Verde -0.1371 % change on previous year compare
  3. 123 Brazil -0.1454 % change on previous year compare
  4. 125 Serbia -0.2155 % change on previous year compare
  5. 126 Eswatini -0.236 % change on previous year compare
  6. 127 Tanzania, United Republic of -0.3307 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Italy?
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Italy was -0.167 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 2.49 % change on previous year in 2017.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -5.15 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Italy rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Italy ranks 124th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 111.1%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in 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
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.