Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy

Italy: Primary education gross enrolment ratio was 103.57 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
103.57
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
19th
of 72 countries
All-time high
103.98
in 2004
All-time low
99.81
in 2016
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy, 2000–2023

02550751002000201120232000: 102.32001: 1022002: 102.72003: 103.42004: 1042005: 1042006: 103.82007: 103.82008: 102.92009: 101.52010: 100.82011: 100.32012: 1002013: 101.12014: 100.82015: 100.42016: 99.82017: 102.82018: 102.92019: 1032020: 102.62021: 101.12022: 101.62023: 103.6

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy stood at 103.57.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy peaked at 103.98 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 99.81, in 2016.

Italy ranks 19th of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 103.03 101.48 103.98 10
2010s 101.18 99.81 102.96 10
2020s 102.21 101.09 103.57 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 16 Tunisia 104.42 compare
  2. 17 Netherlands 104.16 compare
  3. 18 Saudi Arabia 103.98 compare
  4. 20 France 103.44 compare
  5. 21 Spain 102.94 compare
  6. 22 Hungary 102.89 compare

See the full ranking of 72 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy?
Primary education gross enrolment ratio in Italy was 103.57 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 103.98 in 2004.
What is the lowest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 99.81 in 2016.
How does Italy rank for primary education gross enrolment ratio?
Italy ranks 19th out of 72 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary education gross enrolment ratio rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Primary education gross enrolment ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary education gross enrolment ratio
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
72 places, 2,259 data points, 1971–2025
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