Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy

Italy: Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.7347 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.7347 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 285.5%
World rank
163rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
6.38 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-2.43 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
52
1972–2023

Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy, 1972–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy stood at -0.7347 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 285.5% on the previous year and down 255.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 6.38 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -2.43 % change on previous year, in 1996.

That places Italy 163rd out of 205 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 5.11 % change on previous year
1973 5.54 % change on previous year +8.4%
1974 4.73 % change on previous year -14.7%
1975 3.17 % change on previous year -33.0%
1976 6.38 % change on previous year +101.6%
1977 3.94 % change on previous year -38.2%
1978 2.79 % change on previous year -29.2%
1979 1.18 % change on previous year -57.6%
1980 0.5083 % change on previous year -57.0%
1981 0.2058 % change on previous year -59.5%
1982 -0.1432 % change on previous year -169.6%
1983 0.3687 % change on previous year -357.5%
1984 0.09 % change on previous year -75.6%
1985 0.2631 % change on previous year +192.2%
1986 0.428 % change on previous year +62.7%
1987 0.0116 % change on previous year -97.3%
1988 -0.4511 % change on previous year -4001.1%
1989 -0.9998 % change on previous year +121.6%
1990 -0.7476 % change on previous year -25.2%
1991 -2.43 % change on previous year +224.4%
1992 -2.1 % change on previous year -13.5%
1993 -2.36 % change on previous year +12.5%
1994 0.9458 % change on previous year -140.1%
1995 -2.28 % change on previous year -341.4%
1996 -2.43 % change on previous year +6.5%
1997 -2.25 % change on previous year -7.2%
1998 -2.43 % change on previous year +7.7%
1999 -0.901 % change on previous year -62.9%
2000 -1.03 % change on previous year +13.9%
2001 1.57 % change on previous year -252.7%
2002 0.9487 % change on previous year -39.5%
2003 0.2768 % change on previous year -70.8%
2004 -0.4991 % change on previous year -280.3%
2005 0.038 % change on previous year -107.6%
2006 0.536 % change on previous year +1312.3%
2007 0.4764 % change on previous year -11.1%
2008 0.4823 % change on previous year +1.2%
2009 0.0175 % change on previous year -96.4%
2010 1.1 % change on previous year +6212.6%
2011 0.0836 % change on previous year -92.4%
2012 -1.24 % change on previous year -1586.6%
2013 0.4719 % change on previous year -138.0%
2014 0.057 % change on previous year -87.9%
2015 0.198 % change on previous year +247.1%
2016 -0.3576 % change on previous year -280.6%
2017 0.2684 % change on previous year -175.1%
2018 0.6208 % change on previous year +131.3%
2019 0.2101 % change on previous year -66.2%
2020 -0.0856 % change on previous year -140.7%
2021 0.2761 % change on previous year -422.7%
2022 -0.1906 % change on previous year -169.0%
2023 -0.7347 % change on previous year +285.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.1 % change on previous year 1.18 % change on previous year 6.38 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0.0281 % change on previous year -0.9998 % change on previous year 0.5083 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.7 % change on previous year -2.43 % change on previous year 0.9458 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2817 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 1.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.1413 % change on previous year -1.24 % change on previous year 1.1 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1837 % change on previous year -0.7347 % change on previous year 0.2761 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 160 Brazil -0.6457 % change on previous year compare
  2. 161 Ukraine -0.6684 % change on previous year compare
  3. 162 Nepal -0.7265 % change on previous year compare
  4. 164 Japan -0.7827 % change on previous year compare
  5. 165 Bahrain -0.8605 % change on previous year compare
  6. 166 Denmark -0.9671 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy?
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Italy was -0.7347 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 6.38 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -2.43 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Italy rank for secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Italy ranks 163rd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 255.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Secondary education, pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
250 places, 9,104 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.