Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female was 1,036 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,036
Change on year
down 10.9%
World rank
85th
of 196 countries
All-time high
42,312
in 1971
All-time low
642
in 2005
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Italy stood at 1,036.
The figure is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Italy peaked at 42,312 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 642, in 2005.
Italy ranks 85th of 196 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, female in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42,312 | — |
| 1972 | 37,103 | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 31,741 | -14.5% |
| 1974 | 26,742 | -15.7% |
| 1975 | 22,400 | -16.2% |
| 1976 | 17,447 | -22.1% |
| 1977 | 14,350 | -17.8% |
| 1978 | 11,340 | -21.0% |
| 1979 | 6,650 | -41.4% |
| 1980 | 6,254 | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 4,957 | -20.7% |
| 1982 | 5,326 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 4,780 | -10.3% |
| 1984 | 4,417 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 3,624 | -18.0% |
| 1986 | 3,269 | -9.8% |
| 1987 | 2,955 | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 2,752 | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 2,518 | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 2,147 | -14.7% |
| 1991 | 2,252 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 2,002 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 1,680 | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 1,453 | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 1,210 | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 1,203 | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,090 | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 1,218 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 869 | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 706 | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 726 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 797 | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 642 | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 689 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 846 | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 982 | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 1,113 | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 947 | -14.9% |
| 2011 | 1,092 | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 1,078 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 828 | -23.2% |
| 2014 | 1,534 | +85.3% |
| 2015 | 1,609 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 1,547 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 1,269 | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 1,069 | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 1,077 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 686 | -36.3% |
| 2022 | 1,163 | +69.5% |
| 2023 | 1,036 | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23,343 | 6,650 | 42,312 | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,085 | 2,518 | 6,254 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,630 | 1,090 | 2,252 | 8 |
| 2000s | 858.8 | 642 | 1,218 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,242 | 828 | 1,609 | 10 |
| 2020s | 990.5 | 686 | 1,163 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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 primary education, female in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Italy was 1,036 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 42,312 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 642 in 2005.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female?
- Italy ranks 85th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release