Italy vs Spain: Persistence to last grade of primary

Italy
99.8%
in 2016
Spain
99.9%
in 2016
Italy rank
5th
Spain rank
2nd

Persistence to last grade of primary over time

  • Italy
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 99.9% against 99.8% in Italy, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 5th and Spain ranks 2nd of 99 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persistence to last grade of primary, Italy or Spain?
Spain, at 99.9% against 99.8% in Italy as of 2016.
What is the difference in persistence to last grade of primary between Italy and Spain?
0.1%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Spain?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2016.
How do Italy and Spain rank globally for persistence to last grade of primary?
Italy ranks 5th and Spain ranks 2nd of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed