Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy
Italy: Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and was 4.87 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Italy recorded 4.87 for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in 2016.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy peaked at 5.61 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1992.
That places Italy 39th out of 88 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 4.69 | — |
| 1999 | 4.66 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 5.56 | +19.5% |
| 2001 | 5.59 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 5.61 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 4.73 | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 4.75 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 5.12 | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 5.02 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 5.2 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 5.21 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 5.19 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5.22 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 5 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 5.19 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 5.27 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 4.96 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 5.15 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 4.87 | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.17 | 0 | 4.69 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 4.73 | 5.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.09 | 4.87 | 5.27 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 36 Portugal 4.94 compare
- 37 Netherlands 4.92 compare
- 38 Puerto Rico 4.9 compare
- 40 Jamaica 4.85 compare
- 41 Greece 4.79 compare
- 42 Costa Rica 4.71 compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy?
- Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and in Italy was 4.87 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 5.61 in 2002.
- What is the lowest average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1992.
- How does Italy rank for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 88 countries with data for 2016.
- Is average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and above, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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