Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) was 599 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, male in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male in Italy is 599, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.0% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male in Italy peaked at 23,699 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 474, in 2021.
That places Italy 92nd out of 177 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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, male (number) (Grade male) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 23,699 | — |
| 1972 | 19,035 | -19.7% |
| 1973 | 17,148 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 13,547 | -21.0% |
| 1975 | 12,024 | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 9,094 | -24.4% |
| 1977 | 7,768 | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 7,323 | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 6,049 | -17.4% |
| 1980 | 6,283 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 6,412 | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 7,518 | +17.2% |
| 1983 | 7,109 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 6,553 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 5,760 | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 5,328 | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 4,968 | -6.8% |
| 1988 | 4,600 | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 4,544 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 4,520 | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 3,256 | -28.0% |
| 1992 | 2,829 | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 1,870 | -33.9% |
| 1995 | 1,986 | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 1,699 | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 1,724 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 1,413 | -18.0% |
| 2000 | 1,734 | +22.7% |
| 2001 | 1,240 | -28.5% |
| 2002 | 1,213 | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 1,192 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 1,213 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 934 | -23.0% |
| 2006 | 850 | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 885 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 1,021 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 1,017 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,106 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 1,077 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 964 | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 833 | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 1,008 | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 967 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 905 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 791 | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 733 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 617 | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 610 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 474 | -22.3% |
| 2022 | 758 | +59.9% |
| 2023 | 599 | -21.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 599 is above the median for high income countries, which is 45, 13.3× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Italy's 599 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 67, 8.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +59.9% | 474 | 758 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,854 | 6,049 | 23,699 | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,908 | 4,544 | 7,518 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,412 | 1,413 | 4,520 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,130 | 850 | 1,734 | 10 |
| 2010s | 900.1 | 617 | 1,106 | 10 |
| 2020s | 610.25 | 474 | 758 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.84 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.94 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male in Italy?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male in Italy was 599 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 23,699 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 474 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male?
- Italy ranks 92nd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, male rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. 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 5 of primary education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release