In 2023, international students in tertiary education in natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics in Italy accounted for a specific but unstated percentage of all students in this field. The 2024–2028 forecasts show a steady decline from 2.31% in 2024 to 1.92% in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variations reveal a consistent downturn as follows: from 2024 to 2025, a -4.33% drop; 2025 to 2026, a -4.52% decrease; 2026 to 2027, a -4.74% fall; and 2027 to 2028, a further -4.48% dip. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period underscores a negative trend, suggesting a decreasing international student proportion in these fields.
Future trends to watch for include potential socio-political shifts affecting international student influx, evolving educational policies, and the impact of global scientific collaborations which could influence Italy's attractiveness to international students in STEM disciplines.
