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 16.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16.0%
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
15th
of 46 countries
All-time high
16.4%
in 2022
All-time low
3.1%
in 2010
Years of data
8
2010–2023

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

510152010201620232010: 3.1 %2011: 3.7 %2013: 4.2 %2015: 3.9 %2016: 4.7 %2020: 11.7 %2022: 16.4 %2023: 16 %

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 16.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 281.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Italy peaked at 16.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2010.

That places Italy 15th out of 46 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), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%) in Italy, 2010 to 2023.
Year % Change
2010 3.1%
2011 3.7% +19.4%
2013 4.2% +13.5%
2015 3.9% -7.1%
2016 4.7% +20.5%
2020 11.7% +148.9%
2022 16.4% +40.2%
2023 16.0% -2.4%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 16.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.3%, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 16.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 1.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.9% 3.1% 4.7% 5
2020s 14.7% 11.7% 16.4% 3

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 12 Austria 17.3% compare
  2. 13 Czechia 16.7% compare
  3. 14 Brazil 16.2% compare
  4. 16 Denmark 15.6% compare
  5. 16 Macau, China 15.6% compare
  6. 18 Colombia 15.0% compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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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 16.0% 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 16.4% 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 3.1% in 2010.
How does Italy rank for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any)?
Italy ranks 15th out of 46 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 281.0%. 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), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%). 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), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
46 places, 378 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release