Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 25,885 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
25,885
Change on year
down 15.3%
World rank
56th
of 201 countries
All-time high
295,735
in 1983
All-time low
6,439
in 2021
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Italy recorded 25,885 for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 15.3% on the previous year and down 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy peaked at 295,735 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 6,439, in 2021.
Italy ranks 56th of 201 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 204,291 | — |
| 1972 | 195,211 | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 204,151 | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 199,675 | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 212,665 | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 174,341 | -18.0% |
| 1977 | 187,234 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 227,231 | +21.4% |
| 1979 | 242,569 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 265,673 | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 282,812 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 291,562 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 295,735 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 243,548 | -17.6% |
| 1985 | 271,005 | +11.3% |
| 1986 | 244,193 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 255,341 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 245,415 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 235,131 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 224,312 | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 196,290 | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 174,950 | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 167,821 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 148,006 | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 134,535 | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 121,879 | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 122,552 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 82,392 | -32.8% |
| 2001 | 69,085 | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 56,522 | -18.2% |
| 2003 | 58,102 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 57,626 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 58,318 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 39,740 | -31.9% |
| 2007 | 46,055 | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 51,407 | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 60,616 | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 78,725 | +29.9% |
| 2011 | 76,353 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 69,685 | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 63,287 | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 59,816 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 54,926 | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 49,853 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 42,481 | -14.8% |
| 2018 | 39,431 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 32,483 | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 33,870 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 6,439 | -81.0% |
| 2022 | 30,545 | +374.4% |
| 2023 | 25,885 | -15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 205,263 | 174,341 | 242,569 | 9 |
| 1980s | 263,042 | 235,131 | 295,735 | 10 |
| 1990s | 152,526 | 82,392 | 224,312 | 9 |
| 2000s | 55,275 | 39,740 | 69,085 | 9 |
| 2010s | 56,704 | 32,483 | 78,725 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,185 | 6,439 | 33,870 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 53 Namibia 27,106 compare
- 54 Eritrea 26,701 compare
- 55 Romania 26,189 compare
- 57 Russian Federation 25,763 compare
- 58 Central African Republic 25,697 compare
- 59 Papua New Guinea 25,182 compare
More education data for Italy
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.38 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.8215 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -2.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.22 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 235,443 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,518 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.25 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3.71 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Italy was 25,885 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 295,735 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,439 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 56th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.1%. 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release