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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.28 | 0.1 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.77 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.662 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 44,671 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,512 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 17,865 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
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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