Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy

Italy: Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) was 29.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
29.2%
Change on year
down 31.1%
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
42.4%
in 2022
All-time low
3.4%
in 2010
Years of data
8
2010–2023

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy, 2010–2023

0102030402010201620232010: 3.4 %2011: 4.7 %2013: 5 %2015: 3.4 %2016: 4.7 %2020: 29.9 %2022: 42.4 %2023: 29.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy stood at 29.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.1% on the previous year and up 484.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy peaked at 42.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 2010.

That places Italy 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 15-24 years old, female (%) in Italy, 2010 to 2023.
Year % Change
2010 3.4%
2011 4.7% +38.2%
2013 5.0% +6.4%
2015 3.4% -32.0%
2016 4.7% +38.2%
2020 29.9% +536.2%
2022 42.4% +41.8%
2023 29.2% -31.1%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 29.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.6%, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 29.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.4%, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.2% 3.4% 5.0% 5
2020s 33.8% 29.2% 42.4% 3

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 16 Bulgaria 31.6% compare
  2. 16 Spain 31.6% compare
  3. 18 France 31.4% compare
  4. 20 Slovakia 29.0% compare
  5. 21 Austria 27.3% compare
  6. 22 Lithuania 25.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy?
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy was 29.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 42.4% in 2022.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 2010.
How does Italy rank for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any)?
Italy ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 484.0%. 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 Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 15-24 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 15-24 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
45 places, 375 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release