Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy

Italy: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 47.9% in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
47.9%
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
38th
of 46 countries
All-time high
64.2%
in 2015
All-time low
44.6%
in 2004
Years of data
17
2004–2020

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy, 2004–2020

02040602004201220202004: 44.6 Percentage2005: 49.3 Percentage2006: 48.3 Percentage2007: 49.3 Percentage2008: 47.9 Percentage2009: 51.8 Percentage2010: 56 Percentage2011: 54.6 Percentage2012: 60.4 Percentage2013: 55.1 Percentage2014: 59.6 Percentage2015: 64.2 Percentage2016: 61.5 Percentage2017: 59.6 Percentage2018: 58.6 Percentage2019: 50.4 Percentage2020: 47.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Italy recorded 47.9% for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in 2020.

The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy peaked at 64.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 44.6%, in 2004.

Italy ranks 38th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy in Italy, 2004 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2004 44.6%
2005 49.3% +10.5%
2006 48.3% -2.0%
2007 49.3% +2.1%
2008 47.9% -2.8%
2009 51.8% +8.1%
2010 56.0% +8.1%
2011 54.6% -2.5%
2012 60.4% +10.6%
2013 55.1% -8.8%
2014 59.6% +8.2%
2015 64.2% +7.7%
2016 61.5% -4.2%
2017 59.6% -3.1%
2018 58.6% -1.7%
2019 50.4% -14.0%
2020 47.9% -5.0%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 47.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.7%, 69% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 47.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 65.5%, 73% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 48.5% 44.6% 51.8% 6
2010s 58.0% 50.4% 64.2% 10
2020s 47.9% 47.9% 47.9% 1

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 35 Estonia 52.7% compare
  2. 35 Estonia 52.7% compare
  3. 37 France 50.6% compare
  4. 39 Portugal 46.2% compare
  5. 40 Latvia 39.7% compare
  6. 40 Latvia 39.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Italy was 47.9% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 64.2% in 2015.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 44.6% in 2004.
How does Italy rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
Italy ranks 38th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 761 data points, 2004–2020
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