Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.167 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-0.167 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 89.3%
World rank
119th
of 206 countries
All-time high
2.49 % change on previous year
in 2017
All-time low
-5.15 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
52
1972–2023
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy stood at -0.167 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 89.3% on the previous year and down 111.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 2.49 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -5.15 % change on previous year, in 1986.
Italy ranks 119th of 206 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 education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.965 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 1974 | -0.0846 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 1975 | -0.8496 % change on previous year | +903.7% |
| 1976 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +124.6% |
| 1977 | -2.03 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1978 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1979 | -1.85 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1980 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1981 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1982 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1983 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
| 1984 | -3.37 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1985 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1986 | -5.15 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1987 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1988 | -4.2 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1989 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1990 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1991 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1992 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1993 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1994 | -3.25 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 1995 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0178 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1997 | -0.212 % change on previous year | -1293.8% |
| 1998 | 0.2808 % change on previous year | -232.4% |
| 1999 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +630.5% |
| 2000 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 2001 | -0.9163 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2002 | -0.728 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2003 | -0.3943 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2004 | -0.3775 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1033 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2006 | 0.6856 % change on previous year | +563.7% |
| 2007 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3514 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2009 | -0.3841 % change on previous year | -209.3% |
| 2010 | 0.105 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 2011 | 0.1917 % change on previous year | +82.6% |
| 2012 | -0.3123 % change on previous year | -262.9% |
| 2013 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -579.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0598 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 2015 | -0.2243 % change on previous year | -475.2% |
| 2016 | -0.8553 % change on previous year | +281.4% |
| 2017 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -391.3% |
| 2018 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 2019 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2020 | -2.55 % change on previous year | +104.4% |
| 2021 | -3.31 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 2022 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2023 | -0.167 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7704 % change on previous year | -2.03 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -3.36 % change on previous year | -5.15 % change on previous year | -1.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.17 % change on previous year | -3.25 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1963 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0616 % change on previous year | -1.25 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.9 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | -0.167 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 116 Belgium -0.1356 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Cape Verde -0.1371 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Brazil -0.1454 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Serbia -0.2155 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Eswatini -0.236 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Tanzania, United Republic of -0.3307 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Italy
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.4099 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy was -0.167 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2.49 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.15 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Italy rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 119th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 111.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.