Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 3,348 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy is 3,348 number, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 100,929 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,960 number, in 2005.
That places Italy 87th out of 189 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 100,929 number | — |
| 1972 | 89,026 number | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 77,621 number | -12.8% |
| 1974 | 65,168 number | -16.0% |
| 1975 | 55,516 number | -14.8% |
| 1976 | 43,925 number | -20.9% |
| 1977 | 36,067 number | -17.9% |
| 1978 | 29,044 number | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 16,991 number | -41.5% |
| 1980 | 15,639 number | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 13,099 number | -16.2% |
| 1982 | 13,463 number | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 12,290 number | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 11,536 number | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 9,534 number | -17.4% |
| 1986 | 8,840 number | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 7,875 number | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 7,480 number | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 7,105 number | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 6,249 number | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 6,026 number | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 5,347 number | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 4,341 number | -18.8% |
| 1995 | 4,075 number | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 3,303 number | -18.9% |
| 1997 | 3,251 number | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 3,011 number | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 3,302 number | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 2,453 number | -25.7% |
| 2002 | 1,962 number | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 2,022 number | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 2,247 number | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 1,960 number | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 2,048 number | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 2,562 number | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 2,863 number | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 3,312 number | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 3,028 number | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 3,166 number | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 3,155 number | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,873 number | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 4,105 number | +42.9% |
| 2015 | 4,224 number | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 4,119 number | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3,864 number | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 3,348 number | -13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57,143 number | 16,991 number | 100,929 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 10,686 number | 7,105 number | 15,639 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,450 number | 3,011 number | 6,249 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,473 number | 1,960 number | 3,312 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,542 number | 2,873 number | 4,224 number | 9 |
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 3,348 number in 2018, 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 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,960 number in 2005.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 87th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.