Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower male in Italy
Italy: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower male was 16,268 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Italy, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Italy is 16,268, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.8% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Italy peaked at 190,606 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 3,942, in 2021.
That places Italy 54th out of 191 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 lower secondary general education, all … lower male in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 125,636 | — |
| 1972 | 121,241 | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 125,993 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 123,086 | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 132,264 | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 109,653 | -17.1% |
| 1977 | 118,568 | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 144,103 | +21.5% |
| 1979 | 154,482 | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 169,030 | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 180,067 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 186,280 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 190,606 | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 148,312 | -22.2% |
| 1985 | 176,989 | +19.3% |
| 1986 | 159,406 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 167,197 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 161,234 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 154,332 | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 145,038 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 130,302 | -10.2% |
| 1992 | 114,765 | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 109,608 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 95,328 | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 86,977 | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 78,227 | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 62,305 | -20.4% |
| 1999 | 24,033 | -61.4% |
| 2001 | 48,801 | +103.1% |
| 2002 | 40,796 | -16.4% |
| 2003 | 40,829 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 40,569 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 41,337 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 26,858 | -35.0% |
| 2007 | 31,939 | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 35,208 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 41,126 | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 52,858 | +28.5% |
| 2011 | 50,752 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 46,679 | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 42,719 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 39,133 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 36,207 | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 33,176 | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 28,333 | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 26,381 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 21,271 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 22,434 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 3,942 | -82.4% |
| 2022 | 19,322 | +390.2% |
| 2023 | 16,268 | -15.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 16,268 is above the median for high income countries, which is 576, 28.2× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Italy's 16,268 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 606, 26.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower 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 | +390.2% | 3,942 | 19,322 |
| 2001 | +103.1% | 24,033 | 48,801 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 128,336 | 109,653 | 154,482 | 9 |
| 1980s | 169,345 | 148,312 | 190,606 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,065 | 24,033 | 145,038 | 9 |
| 2000s | 38,607 | 26,858 | 48,801 | 9 |
| 2010s | 37,751 | 21,271 | 52,858 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,492 | 3,942 | 22,434 | 4 |
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 lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Italy?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Italy was 16,268 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 190,606 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,942 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male?
- Italy ranks 54th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release