Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,698 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
1,698 number
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
100th
of 187 countries
All-time high
82,433 number
in 1971
All-time low
1,102 number
in 2006
Years of data
46
1971–2018
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,698 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 82,433 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,102 number, in 2006.
Italy ranks 100th of 187 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 82,433 number | — |
| 1972 | 68,331 number | -17.1% |
| 1973 | 62,614 number | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 54,006 number | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 46,869 number | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 36,042 number | -23.1% |
| 1977 | 30,677 number | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 26,155 number | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 13,565 number | -48.1% |
| 1980 | 14,251 number | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 12,179 number | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 12,879 number | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 11,239 number | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 10,612 number | -5.6% |
| 1985 | 8,750 number | -17.5% |
| 1986 | 7,981 number | -8.8% |
| 1987 | 7,287 number | -8.7% |
| 1988 | 7,000 number | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 6,624 number | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 6,356 number | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 5,353 number | -15.8% |
| 1992 | 4,457 number | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 3,827 number | -14.1% |
| 1995 | 3,160 number | -17.4% |
| 1996 | 2,645 number | -16.3% |
| 1997 | 2,728 number | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 2,427 number | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 2,743 number | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 2,055 number | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 1,702 number | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 1,735 number | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,647 number | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 1,289 number | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 1,102 number | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 1,186 number | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 1,357 number | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 1,542 number | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 1,627 number | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 1,837 number | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 1,581 number | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 1,473 number | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 2,051 number | +39.2% |
| 2015 | 2,126 number | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 2,111 number | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,852 number | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 1,698 number | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46,744 number | 13,565 number | 82,433 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 9,880 number | 6,624 number | 14,251 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,869 number | 2,427 number | 6,356 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,636 number | 1,102 number | 2,743 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,817 number | 1,473 number | 2,126 number | 9 |
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 1,698 number in 2018, 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 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,102 number in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 100th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes 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 2 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.