Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy
Italy: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 0.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1989–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Italy recorded 0.2% for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in 2022.
That represents a change of down 22.4% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 0.8% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2020.
That places Italy 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0.8% | — |
| 1999 | 0.3% | -57.3% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -26.8% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | -28.1% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -18.9% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | +45.2% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | -19.9% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -36.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | +135.9% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -22.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 37% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Italy's 0.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2%, 79% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +135.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 141 Azerbaijan 0.2% compare
- 142 Lithuania 0.2% compare
- 143 Saudi Arabia 0.2% compare
- 145 Russian Federation 0.2% compare
- 146 Serbia 0.1% compare
- 147 Georgia 0.1% compare
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 repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Italy was 0.2% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8% in 1989.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 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 Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release