Education expenditure per pupil in Italy compared to the EU 2021, by education level

In 2021, the Italian government invested almost 8,000 euros per primary school pupil, and around 7,400 euros per high school and university student. However, figures were considerably below the European average. In particular, compared to other EU countries, Italy spent 1,700 euros less per lower secondary school pupil and 1,000 euros less per upper secondary school student. The largest gap was recorded with tertiary education spending. Public investments per Italian university student were 4,000 euros below the European mean.