Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 1,318 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
1,318 number
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
88th
of 166 countries
All-time high
41,461 number
in 1971
All-time low
1,292 number
in 2013
Years of data
46
1971–2018
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,318 number for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 41,461 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,292 number, in 2013.
Italy ranks 88th of 166 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 41,461 number | — |
| 1972 | 33,058 number | -20.3% |
| 1973 | 29,696 number | -10.2% |
| 1974 | 23,634 number | -20.4% |
| 1975 | 20,657 number | -12.6% |
| 1976 | 15,486 number | -25.0% |
| 1977 | 13,270 number | -14.3% |
| 1978 | 12,200 number | -8.1% |
| 1979 | 10,215 number | -16.3% |
| 1980 | 10,196 number | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 10,590 number | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 12,245 number | +15.6% |
| 1983 | 11,519 number | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 10,553 number | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 9,275 number | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 8,572 number | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 8,154 number | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 7,329 number | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 7,041 number | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 6,895 number | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 5,241 number | -24.0% |
| 1992 | 4,543 number | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 3,020 number | -33.5% |
| 1995 | 3,184 number | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 2,696 number | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 2,750 number | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2,315 number | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 2,769 number | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 2,053 number | -25.9% |
| 2002 | 1,981 number | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 2,045 number | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 2,015 number | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 1,502 number | -25.5% |
| 2006 | 1,399 number | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 1,515 number | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 1,656 number | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 1,775 number | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 1,799 number | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 1,775 number | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 1,573 number | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 1,292 number | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 1,741 number | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 1,581 number | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 1,577 number | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,415 number | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 1,318 number | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,186 number | 10,215 number | 41,461 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 9,547 number | 7,041 number | 12,245 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,830 number | 2,315 number | 6,895 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,871 number | 1,399 number | 2,769 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,563 number | 1,292 number | 1,799 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Italy was 1,318 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 41,461 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,292 number in 2013.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 88th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. 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 5 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.