Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 22,246 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya is 22,246, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 113.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 22,246 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,365, in 1971.
Libya ranks 156th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,365 | — |
| 1972 | 2,638 | +93.3% |
| 1973 | 4,101 | +55.5% |
| 1974 | 5,285 | +28.9% |
| 1975 | 6,087 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 7,727 | +26.9% |
| 1977 | 8,236 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 5,240 | -36.4% |
| 1980 | 7,650 | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 9,008 | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 12,493 | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 13,101 | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 14,264 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 15,028 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 10,429 | -30.6% |
| 2001 | 17,232 | +65.2% |
| 2002 | 16,807 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 22,246 | +32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,085 | 1,365 | 8,236 | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,924 | 7,650 | 15,028 | 6 |
| 1990s | 10,429 | 10,429 | 10,429 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,762 | 16,807 | 22,246 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 153 Eswatini 24,037 compare
- 154 Guadeloupe 22,678 compare
- 155 Luxembourg 22,548 compare
- 157 Martinique 21,232 compare
- 158 Cape Verde 19,969 compare
- 159 Fiji 17,904 compare
More education data for Libya
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,696 (1983)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 26.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107 (2006)
- School enrollment, primary 107.0% (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya was 22,246 in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 22,246 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,365 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 156th out of 214 countries with data for 2006.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release