Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female was 3,574 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,574
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
56th
of 189 countries
All-time high
42,184
in 1983
All-time low
972
in 2021
Years of data
52
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Italy recorded 3,574 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Italy peaked at 42,184 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 972, in 2021.
Italy ranks 56th of 189 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, female in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 35,235 | — |
| 1972 | 31,805 | -9.7% |
| 1973 | 32,506 | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 32,543 | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 34,012 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 28,235 | -17.0% |
| 1977 | 29,515 | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 32,998 | +11.8% |
| 1979 | 33,945 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 35,535 | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 38,694 | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 41,830 | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 42,184 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 40,081 | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 38,611 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 33,786 | -12.5% |
| 1987 | 34,525 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 32,765 | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 30,750 | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 28,670 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 23,447 | -18.2% |
| 1992 | 20,597 | -12.2% |
| 1993 | 20,052 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 16,858 | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 14,927 | -11.5% |
| 1996 | 12,300 | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 11,908 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 27,978 | +135.0% |
| 2000 | 10,999 | -60.7% |
| 2001 | 8,245 | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 6,302 | -23.6% |
| 2003 | 6,699 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 6,733 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 6,625 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 4,193 | -36.7% |
| 2007 | 4,385 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 5,117 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 6,223 | +21.6% |
| 2010 | 8,963 | +44.0% |
| 2011 | 9,301 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 8,688 | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 8,009 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 8,102 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 7,017 | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 6,237 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 5,404 | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 4,954 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 4,338 | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 4,316 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 972 | -77.5% |
| 2022 | 3,429 | +252.8% |
| 2023 | 3,574 | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32,310 | 28,235 | 35,235 | 9 |
| 1980s | 36,876 | 30,750 | 42,184 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,637 | 11,908 | 28,670 | 9 |
| 2000s | 6,552 | 4,193 | 10,999 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,101 | 4,338 | 9,301 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,073 | 972 | 4,316 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 53 Central African Republic 3,852 compare
- 54 Mauritania 3,696 compare
- 55 Greece 3,633 compare
- 57 Eritrea 3,531 compare
- 58 Papua New Guinea 3,481 compare
- 59 Dominican Republic 3,404 compare
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Italy was 3,574 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 42,184 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 972 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female?
- Italy ranks 56th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.4%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release