Language learning in Italy

Italy: Language learning was 2.3 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
2.3
Change on year
down 34.3%
World rank
18th
of 35 countries
All-time high
3.5
in 2011
All-time low
0.1
in 2001
Years of data
12
2001–2012

Language learning in Italy, 2001–2012

012342001200620122001: 0.12002: 0.12003: 0.12004: 0.12005: 1.82006: 1.92007: 1.62008: 2.82009: 32010: 2.52011: 3.52012: 2.3

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for language learning in Italy is 2.3, measured in 2012.

The figure is down 34.3% on the previous year and up 2,200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, language learning in Italy peaked at 3.5 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2001.

That places Italy 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Language learning in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Language learning (1995-2012) in Italy, 2001 to 2012.
Year Value Change
2001 0.1 —
2002 0.1 +0.0%
2003 0.1 +0.0%
2004 0.1 +0.0%
2005 1.8 +1700.0%
2006 1.9 +5.6%
2007 1.6 -15.8%
2008 2.8 +75.0%
2009 3 +7.1%
2010 2.5 -16.7%
2011 3.5 +40.0%
2012 2.3 -34.3%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 2.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 2.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.3, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.28 0.1 3 9
2010s 2.77 2.3 3.5 3

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 15 Spain 6.1 compare
  2. 16 Slovakia 5.1 compare
  3. 16 Slovakia 5.1 compare
  4. 19 Austria 2 compare
  5. 20 Bulgaria 1.5 compare
  6. 21 Hungary 1.4 compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is language learning in Italy?
Language learning in Italy was 2.3 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest language learning recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 2011.
What is the lowest language learning recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2001.
How does Italy rank for language learning?
Italy ranks 18th out of 35 countries with data for 2012.
Is language learning rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Language learning (1995-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Language learning (1995-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 373 data points, 1995–2012
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