Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 33,178 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy is 33,178, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 1,234.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy peaked at 43,705 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,486, in 2013.
Italy ranks 60th of 149 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 tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 33,522 | — |
| 1999 | 30,271 | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 26,938 | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 43,705 | +62.2% |
| 2002 | 22,887 | -47.6% |
| 2003 | 20,868 | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 21,933 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 21,480 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 13,911 | -35.2% |
| 2007 | 10,518 | -24.4% |
| 2008 | 7,825 | -25.6% |
| 2009 | 6,300 | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 5,005 | -20.6% |
| 2011 | 4,754 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 4,263 | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 2,486 | -41.7% |
| 2014 | 5,201 | +109.2% |
| 2015 | 6,548 | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 8,316 | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 11,014 | +32.4% |
| 2018 | 13,378 | +21.5% |
| 2019 | 16,808 | +25.6% |
| 2020 | 19,929 | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 23,134 | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 28,435 | +22.9% |
| 2023 | 33,178 | +16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,896 | 30,271 | 33,522 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,636 | 6,300 | 43,705 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,777 | 2,486 | 16,808 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,169 | 19,929 | 33,178 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 250,961 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 11.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 103.57 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 103.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Italy was 33,178 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 43,705 in 2001.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,486 in 2013.
- How does Italy rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 60th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,234.6%. 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 tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release