Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 2,542 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,542
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
84th
of 201 countries
All-time high
100,929
in 1971
All-time low
1,588
in 2021
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy is 2,542, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 100,929 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,588, in 2021.
Italy ranks 84th of 201 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 primary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 100,929 | — |
| 1972 | 89,026 | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 77,621 | -12.8% |
| 1974 | 65,168 | -16.0% |
| 1975 | 55,516 | -14.8% |
| 1976 | 43,925 | -20.9% |
| 1977 | 36,067 | -17.9% |
| 1978 | 29,044 | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 16,991 | -41.5% |
| 1980 | 15,639 | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 13,099 | -16.2% |
| 1982 | 13,463 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 12,290 | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 11,536 | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 9,534 | -17.4% |
| 1986 | 8,840 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 7,875 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 7,480 | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 7,105 | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 6,249 | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 6,026 | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 5,347 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 4,341 | -18.8% |
| 1995 | 4,075 | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 3,303 | -18.9% |
| 1997 | 3,251 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 3,011 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 3,302 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 2,453 | -25.7% |
| 2002 | 1,962 | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 2,022 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 2,247 | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 1,960 | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 2,048 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 2,562 | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 2,863 | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 3,312 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 3,028 | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 3,166 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 3,155 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,873 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 4,105 | +42.9% |
| 2015 | 4,224 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 4,119 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3,864 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 3,348 | -13.4% |
| 2019 | 2,700 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 2,685 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,588 | -40.9% |
| 2022 | 2,752 | +73.3% |
| 2023 | 2,542 | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57,143 | 16,991 | 100,929 | 9 |
| 1980s | 10,686 | 7,105 | 15,639 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,450 | 3,011 | 6,249 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,473 | 1,960 | 3,312 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,458 | 2,700 | 4,224 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,392 | 1,588 | 2,752 | 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 primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy was 2,542 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 100,929 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,588 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 84th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release