Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,271 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,271
Change on year
down 34.8%
World rank
97th
of 200 countries
All-time high
82,433
in 1971
All-time low
779
in 2021
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,271 for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 34.8% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 82,433 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 779, in 2021.
Italy ranks 97th of 200 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 82,433 | — |
| 1972 | 68,331 | -17.1% |
| 1973 | 62,614 | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 54,006 | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 46,869 | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 36,042 | -23.1% |
| 1977 | 30,677 | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 26,155 | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 13,565 | -48.1% |
| 1980 | 14,251 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 12,179 | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 12,879 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 11,239 | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 10,612 | -5.6% |
| 1985 | 8,750 | -17.5% |
| 1986 | 7,981 | -8.8% |
| 1987 | 7,287 | -8.7% |
| 1988 | 7,000 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 6,624 | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 6,356 | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 5,353 | -15.8% |
| 1992 | 4,457 | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 3,827 | -14.1% |
| 1995 | 3,160 | -17.4% |
| 1996 | 2,645 | -16.3% |
| 1997 | 2,728 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 2,427 | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 2,743 | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 2,055 | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 1,702 | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 1,735 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,647 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 1,289 | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 1,102 | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 1,186 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 1,357 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 1,542 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 1,627 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 1,837 | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 1,581 | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 1,473 | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 2,051 | +39.2% |
| 2015 | 2,126 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 2,111 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,852 | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 1,698 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 1,381 | -18.7% |
| 2020 | 1,404 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 779 | -44.5% |
| 2022 | 1,948 | +150.1% |
| 2023 | 1,271 | -34.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46,744 | 13,565 | 82,433 | 9 |
| 1980s | 9,880 | 6,624 | 14,251 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,869 | 2,427 | 6,356 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,636 | 1,102 | 2,743 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,774 | 1,381 | 2,126 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,350 | 779 | 1,948 | 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 primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy was 1,271 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 82,433 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 779 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 97th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release