Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy
Italy: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 6,592 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,592
Change on year
down 20.1%
World rank
27th
of 69 countries
All-time high
350,037
in 1971
All-time low
4,213
in 2021
Years of data
50
1971–2023
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy is 6,592, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 20.1% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy peaked at 350,037 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 4,213, in 2021.
Italy ranks 27th of 69 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.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 350,037 | — |
| 1972 | 289,597 | -17.3% |
| 1973 | 263,096 | -9.2% |
| 1974 | 221,732 | -15.7% |
| 1975 | 189,585 | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 143,873 | -24.1% |
| 1977 | 118,698 | -17.5% |
| 1978 | 102,431 | -13.7% |
| 1979 | 59,839 | -41.6% |
| 1980 | 59,404 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 54,036 | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 58,372 | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 52,437 | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 48,257 | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 40,703 | -15.7% |
| 1986 | 37,790 | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 34,148 | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 32,020 | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 30,402 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 28,889 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 20,666 | -28.5% |
| 1994 | 17,241 | -16.6% |
| 1995 | 15,342 | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 12,233 | -20.3% |
| 1997 | 12,340 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 11,071 | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 12,376 | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 9,149 | -26.1% |
| 2002 | 8,020 | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 8,042 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 8,243 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 6,412 | -22.2% |
| 2006 | 5,990 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 6,858 | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 7,629 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 8,686 | +13.9% |
| 2010 | 8,775 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 9,166 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 8,296 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 7,347 | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 10,153 | +38.2% |
| 2015 | 10,138 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,168 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,337 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 8,340 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 6,795 | -18.5% |
| 2020 | 6,785 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,213 | -37.9% |
| 2022 | 8,254 | +95.9% |
| 2023 | 6,592 | -20.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 193,210 | 59,839 | 350,037 | 9 |
| 1980s | 44,757 | 30,402 | 59,404 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,826 | 11,071 | 28,889 | 7 |
| 2000s | 8,140 | 5,990 | 12,376 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,852 | 6,795 | 10,168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,461 | 4,213 | 8,254 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Italy was 6,592 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 350,037 in 1971.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,213 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Italy ranks 27th out of 69 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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