Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 883 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
883 number
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
105th
of 187 countries
All-time high
57,688 number
in 1971
All-time low
659 number
in 2007
Years of data
46
1971–2018
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy is 883 number, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 57,688 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 659 number, in 2007.
Italy ranks 105th 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 57,688 number | — |
| 1972 | 45,977 number | -20.3% |
| 1973 | 43,522 number | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 36,072 number | -17.1% |
| 1975 | 31,071 number | -13.9% |
| 1976 | 22,830 number | -26.5% |
| 1977 | 18,224 number | -20.2% |
| 1978 | 16,787 number | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 9,196 number | -45.2% |
| 1980 | 8,848 number | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 8,623 number | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 9,834 number | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 8,611 number | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 7,427 number | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 6,459 number | -13.0% |
| 1986 | 6,158 number | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 5,374 number | -12.7% |
| 1988 | 4,878 number | -9.2% |
| 1989 | 4,585 number | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 4,478 number | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 3,553 number | -20.7% |
| 1992 | 3,069 number | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 2,929 number | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 2,344 number | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 1,790 number | -23.6% |
| 1997 | 1,744 number | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 1,558 number | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 1,718 number | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 1,229 number | -28.5% |
| 2002 | 1,144 number | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 1,060 number | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 1,116 number | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 816 number | -26.9% |
| 2006 | 684 number | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 659 number | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 769 number | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 879 number | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 1,099 number | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 1,102 number | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 943 number | -14.4% |
| 2013 | 831 number | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 974 number | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 999 number | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 1,045 number | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 976 number | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 883 number | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,263 number | 9,196 number | 57,688 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 7,080 number | 4,585 number | 9,834 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,683 number | 1,558 number | 4,478 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,007 number | 659 number | 1,718 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 983.56 number | 831 number | 1,102 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Italy was 883 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 57,688 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 659 number in 2007.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 105th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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 4 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.