Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy

Italy: Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding was 4.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.9%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 45 countries
All-time high
5.0%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy, 2013–2024

0123452013201820242013: 0 Percentage2014: 0 Percentage2015: 0 Percentage2016: 2.5 Percentage2017: 3.7 Percentage2018: 4 Percentage2019: 4.4 Percentage2020: 5 Percentage2021: 4.9 Percentage2022: 4.9 Percentage2023: 4.9 Percentage2024: 4.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Italy recorded 4.9% for students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in 2024.

That represents a change of up 11.4% over five years.

Over the whole period, students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy peaked at 5.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.

That places Italy 29th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding age population in Italy, 2013 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2013 0.0%
2014 0.0%
2015 0.0%
2016 2.5%
2017 3.7% +48.0%
2018 4.0% +8.1%
2019 4.4% +10.0%
2020 5.0% +13.6%
2021 4.9% -2.0%
2022 4.9% +0.0%
2023 4.9% +0.0%
2024 4.9% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.1% 0.0% 4.4% 7
2020s 4.9% 4.9% 5.0% 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 26 Slovakia 6.4% compare
  2. 26 Slovakia 6.4% compare
  3. 28 Switzerland 5.2% compare
  4. 30 Latvia 4.8% compare
  5. 31 Latvia 4.7% compare
  6. 32 Bulgaria 4.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy?
Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding in Italy was 4.9% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 2020.
What is the lowest students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
How does Italy rank for students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding?
Italy ranks 29th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Students in tertiary education by age groups - as % of corresponding age population
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 538 data points, 2012–2024
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