Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy
Italy: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions was 43.2% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy, 2013–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy is 43.2%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy peaked at 44.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 42.8%, in 2013.
Italy ranks 82nd of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42.8% | — |
| 2014 | 43.0% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 43.4% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 43.7% | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 44.0% | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 44.1% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 44.1% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 44.0% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 43.6% | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 43.4% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 43.2% | -0.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 43.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.0%, 1.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Italy's 43.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 43.4%, 100% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.6% | 42.8% | 44.1% | 7 |
| 2020s | 43.5% | 43.2% | 44.0% | 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 percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Italy was 43.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 44.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.8% in 2013.
- How does Italy rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions?
- Italy ranks 82nd out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release