Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy
Italy: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 52,117 children in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
Italy recorded 52,117 children for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in 2023.
The figure is down 19.7% on the previous year and up 108.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy peaked at 64,907 children in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5,185 children, in 2004.
Italy ranks 69th of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6,006 children | — |
| 2002 | 5,632 children | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 7,617 children | +35.2% |
| 2004 | 5,185 children | -31.9% |
| 2005 | 9,911 children | +91.1% |
| 2006 | 10,258 children | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 11,020 children | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 11,421 children | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 8,458 children | -25.9% |
| 2010 | 6,072 children | -28.2% |
| 2011 | 8,257 children | +36.0% |
| 2012 | 9,482 children | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 25,050 children | +164.2% |
| 2014 | 34,972 children | +39.6% |
| 2015 | 42,524 children | +21.6% |
| 2016 | 47,236 children | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 46,243 children | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 43,832 children | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 43,971 children | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 39,912 children | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 55,640 children | +39.4% |
| 2022 | 64,907 children | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 52,117 children | -19.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 52,117 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 14.2× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Italy's 52,117 children is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 12.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +164.2% | 9,482 children | 25,050 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,390 children | 5,185 children | 11,421 children | 9 |
| 2010s | 30,764 children | 6,072 children | 47,236 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,144 children | 39,912 children | 64,907 children | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 66 Palestine, State of 53,793 children compare
- 67 Nicaragua 53,481 children compare
- 68 Papua New Guinea 53,289 children compare
- 70 Mexico 46,859 children compare
- 71 Solomon Islands 36,440 children compare
- 72 Thailand 36,067 children compare
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 primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Italy was 52,117 children in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 64,907 children in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,185 children in 2004.
- How does Italy rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Italy ranks 69th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.1%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.