Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 10,017 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,017
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
55th
of 197 countries
All-time high
131,874
in 1983
All-time low
2,461
in 2021
Years of data
52
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy is 10,017, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 131,874 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 2,461, in 2021.
Italy ranks 55th of 197 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 92,611 | — |
| 1972 | 86,374 | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 89,026 | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 88,782 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 94,211 | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 80,369 | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 86,265 | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 97,902 | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 101,898 | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 106,892 | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 118,567 | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 127,833 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 131,874 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 127,294 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 124,322 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 108,832 | -12.5% |
| 1987 | 110,917 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 105,230 | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 99,000 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 89,600 | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 80,990 | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 71,015 | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 69,138 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 57,315 | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 52,264 | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 43,890 | -16.0% |
| 1997 | 42,078 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 38,287 | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 39,095 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 30,310 | -22.5% |
| 2002 | 24,629 | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 24,244 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 24,291 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 24,436 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 14,183 | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 15,509 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 17,524 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 20,854 | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 29,068 | +39.4% |
| 2011 | 30,113 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 28,612 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 26,708 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 25,109 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 22,181 | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 20,043 | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 17,404 | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 15,959 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 13,517 | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 13,270 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 2,461 | -81.5% |
| 2022 | 9,337 | +279.4% |
| 2023 | 10,017 | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 90,826 | 80,369 | 101,898 | 9 |
| 1980s | 116,076 | 99,000 | 131,874 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,509 | 38,287 | 89,600 | 9 |
| 2000s | 23,508 | 14,183 | 39,095 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,871 | 13,517 | 30,113 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,771 | 2,461 | 13,270 | 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 repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy was 10,017 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 131,874 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,461 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 55th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release