Libya vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes
Libya
375,028
in 2003
Sri Lanka
358,218
in 2023
Libya rank
63rd
Sri Lanka rank
65th
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes over time
- Libya
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Libya currently reports 375,028 against 358,218 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 16,810.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 63rd and Sri Lanka ranks 65th of 200 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,405 | 19,179 | 7,774 | Sri Lanka |
| 1980s | 26,060 | 56,176 | 30,117 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes, Libya or Sri Lanka?
- Libya, at 375,028 against 358,218 in Sri Lanka as of 2003.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes between Libya and Sri Lanka?
- 16,810, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1985.
- How do Libya and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 63rd and Sri Lanka ranks 65th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release