Italy Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Italy's secondary enrollment was 100.45% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Italy's secondary enrollment stood at 100.45% in 2025, a decline of +0.23pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.45% by 2025. Italy ranked 62nd globally.
Italy’s secondary school enrollment has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from a trough of 94.80 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 101.84 % in 2020, before settling at 100.45 % in 2025, which places the country 62nd in the world. The upward trajectory reflects extensive public investment in education and demographic shifts that have expanded the school‑age population. Compared with peers, Italy’s 2025 figure is marginally below Austria’s 100.58 % and Latvia’s 100.39 %, suggesting that the Italian system remains competitive within the European context. The modest decline from the 2020 peak may be linked to the COVID‑19 pandemic’s disruption of schooling and a slight contraction in the cohort of secondary‑age youths. Continued policy emphasis on digital learning infrastructure and targeted outreach to disadvantaged groups could help sustain high enrollment levels, potentially restoring Italy to a position above the 101 % threshold in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.45% | −0.23pp | #62 |
| 2023 | 100.68% | −0.68pp | #51 |
| 2022 | 101.35% | −0.48pp | #56 |
| 2021 | 101.83% | −0.00pp | #52 |
| 2020 | 101.84% | +0.09pp | #50 |
| 2019 | 101.74% | +0.22pp | #53 |
| 2018 | 101.53% | +0.52pp | #53 |
| 2017 | 101.01% | +0.27pp | #55 |
| 2016 | 100.74% | −0.49pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 101.23% | +0.11pp | #53 |
| 2014 | 101.12% | +0.15pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 100.97% | +0.52pp | #45 |
| 2012 | 100.45% | −1.15pp | #37 |
| 2011 | 101.60% | +0.20pp | #33 |
| 2010 | 101.40% | +1.23pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's secondary enrollment was 100.45% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's secondary enrollment peaked at 101.84% in 2020.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Italy was 94.80% in 2000.
Italy ranks 62nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 100.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Italy in 2025 was 100.45%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Italy Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}