Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 8,783 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,783
Change on year
down 31.4%
World rank
51st
of 196 countries
All-time high
89,975
in 1983
All-time low
1,746
in 2021
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Italy recorded 8,783 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 31.4% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 89,975 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 1,746, in 2021.
That places Italy 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 59,225 | — |
| 1972 | 54,928 | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 59,777 | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 58,152 | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 65,966 | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 53,970 | -18.2% |
| 1977 | 58,020 | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 74,815 | +28.9% |
| 1979 | 79,503 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 88,737 | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 89,621 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 87,898 | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 89,975 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 50,822 | -43.5% |
| 1985 | 81,895 | +61.1% |
| 1986 | 73,749 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 79,001 | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 75,500 | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 71,320 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 63,900 | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 56,427 | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 48,991 | -13.2% |
| 1993 | 45,325 | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 38,014 | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 32,524 | -14.4% |
| 1996 | 28,741 | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 27,798 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 26,362 | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 21,974 | -16.6% |
| 2002 | 18,367 | -16.4% |
| 2003 | 19,006 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 18,568 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 19,072 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 13,758 | -27.9% |
| 2007 | 18,417 | +33.9% |
| 2008 | 19,547 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 21,558 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 26,467 | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 24,910 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 22,553 | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 20,450 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 19,779 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 18,336 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 16,452 | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 13,816 | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 13,072 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 10,730 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 11,977 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 1,746 | -85.4% |
| 2022 | 12,798 | +633.0% |
| 2023 | 8,783 | -31.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 62,706 | 53,970 | 79,503 | 9 |
| 1980s | 78,852 | 50,822 | 89,975 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,898 | 26,362 | 63,900 | 9 |
| 2000s | 18,919 | 13,758 | 21,974 | 9 |
| 2010s | 18,656 | 10,730 | 26,467 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,826 | 1,746 | 12,798 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Italy was 8,783 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 89,975 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,746 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release