Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Italy
Italy: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 40.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Italy, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Italy is 40.2%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Italy peaked at 46.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 1998.
That places Italy 37th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Italy, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18.5% | — |
| 1999 | 20.5% | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 22.6% | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 25.0% | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 29.9% | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 35.3% | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 41.3% | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 46.6% | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 40.8% | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 37.7% | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 36.5% | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 34.9% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 35.6% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 35.1% | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 36.5% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 37.1% | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 36.2% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 37.3% | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 40.2% | +7.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 40.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 93% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Italy's 40.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.1%, 91% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.5% | 18.5% | 20.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | 36.0% | 22.6% | 46.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.6% | 34.9% | 40.2% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.84 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.94 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Italy?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Italy was 40.2% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 46.6% in 2005.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 1998.
- How does Italy rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Italy ranks 37th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.