Benin vs Libya: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes

Benin
9.2%
in 2021
Libya
9.4%
in 1980
Benin rank
29th
Libya rank
28th

Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes over time

  • Benin
  • Libya
51015202530197119962021

How they compare

Libya currently reports 9.4% against 9.2% in Benin, a difference of 0.2%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 29th and Libya ranks 28th of 196 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Libya Difference Ahead
1970s 22.1% 11.8% 10.3% Benin
1980s 20.8% 9.4% 11.4% Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes, Benin or Libya?
Libya, at 9.4% against 9.2% in Benin as of 1980.
What is the difference in repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes between Benin and Libya?
0.2%, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Libya?
8 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1980.
How do Benin and Libya rank globally for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
Benin ranks 29th and Libya ranks 28th of 196 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
196 places, 5,162 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release