Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes was 32,548 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Italy recorded 32,548 for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and up 217.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy peaked at 39,309 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,180, in 2010.
That places Italy 73rd out of 184 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.
Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,452 | — |
| 2002 | 7,007 | +185.8% |
| 2003 | 3,632 | -48.2% |
| 2004 | 4,908 | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 6,931 | +41.2% |
| 2006 | 7,994 | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 7,175 | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 4,841 | -32.5% |
| 2009 | 4,393 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 2,180 | -50.4% |
| 2011 | 2,752 | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 4,937 | +79.4% |
| 2013 | 10,263 | +107.9% |
| 2014 | 14,409 | +40.4% |
| 2015 | 16,638 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 19,739 | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 19,661 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 19,714 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 19,941 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 20,294 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 33,093 | +63.1% |
| 2022 | 39,309 | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 32,548 | -17.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 32,548 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,970, 16.5× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Italy's 32,548 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,229, 10.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,481 | 2,452 | 7,994 | 9 |
| 2010s | 13,023 | 2,180 | 19,941 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,311 | 20,294 | 39,309 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy?
- Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes in Italy was 32,548 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 39,309 in 2022.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,180 in 2010.
- How does Italy rank for out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 73rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.1%. 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 Out-of-school adolescents of lower secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release