Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy

Italy: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male was 747 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
747
Change on year
down 31.8%
World rank
97th
of 194 countries
All-time high
48,721
in 1971
All-time low
427
in 2021
Years of data
51
1971–2023

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy, 1971–2023

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy is 747, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.8% on the previous year and down 29.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy peaked at 48,721 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 427, in 2021.

Italy ranks 97th of 194 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, male in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male (number) in Italy, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 48,721
1972 40,770 -16.3%
1973 37,646 -7.7%
1974 32,656 -13.3%
1975 28,502 -12.7%
1976 22,343 -21.6%
1977 18,968 -15.1%
1978 16,409 -13.5%
1979 8,354 -49.1%
1980 8,944 +7.1%
1981 7,582 -15.2%
1982 7,895 +4.1%
1983 7,090 -10.2%
1984 6,746 -4.9%
1985 5,581 -17.3%
1986 5,185 -7.1%
1987 4,708 -9.2%
1988 4,427 -6.0%
1989 4,277 -3.4%
1990 4,169 -2.5%
1991 3,491 -16.3%
1992 2,860 -18.1%
1994 2,427 -15.1%
1995 2,051 -15.5%
1996 1,719 -16.2%
1997 1,799 +4.7%
1999 1,630 -9.4%
2000 1,818 +11.5%
2001 1,289 -29.1%
2002 1,110 -13.9%
2003 1,071 -3.5%
2004 1,062 -0.8%
2005 831 -21.8%
2006 726 -12.6%
2007 773 +6.5%
2008 903 +16.8%
2009 998 +10.5%
2010 1,055 +5.7%
2011 1,176 +11.5%
2012 998 -15.1%
2013 1,061 +6.3%
2014 1,268 +19.5%
2015 1,298 +2.4%
2016 1,316 +1.4%
2017 1,122 -14.7%
2018 1,024 -8.7%
2019 807 -21.2%
2020 829 +2.7%
2021 427 -48.5%
2022 1,096 +156.7%
2023 747 -31.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28,263 8,354 48,721 9
1980s 6,244 4,277 8,944 10
1990s 2,518 1,630 4,169 8
2000s 1,058 726 1,818 10
2010s 1,112 807 1,316 10
2020s 774.75 427 1,096 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 94 Suriname 863 compare
  2. 95 China 786 compare
  3. 96 Trinidad and Tobago 760 compare
  4. 98 Hungary 746 compare
  5. 99 Israel 709 compare
  6. 100 Greece 641 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Italy was 747 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 48,721 in 1971.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 427 in 2021.
How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male?
Italy ranks 97th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.6%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
197 places, 5,143 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release