Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 22,246 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2006, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya stood at 22,246. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 113.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya peaked at 22,246 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,365, in 1971.
That places Libya 156th out of 214 countries with data for 2006, putting it 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 (number), gaps filled 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% |
| 1979 | 6,445 | +23.0% |
| 1980 | 7,650 | +18.7% |
| 1981 | 9,008 | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 10,750 | +19.3% |
| 1983 | 12,493 | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 13,101 | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 14,264 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 15,028 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 10,429 | -30.6% |
| 2000 | 13,830 | +32.6% |
| 2001 | 17,232 | +24.6% |
| 2002 | 16,807 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 18,167 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 19,526 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 20,886 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 22,246 | +6.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 22,246 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 14% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 22,246 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 163,861, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +93.3% | 1,365 | 2,638 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,236 | 1,365 | 8,236 | 9 |
| 1980s | 11,756 | 7,650 | 15,028 | 7 |
| 1990s | 10,429 | 10,429 | 10,429 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,385 | 13,830 | 22,246 | 7 |
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 30,673 (1983)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 69,173 (1983)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,554 (2006)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,692 (2006)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 732,614 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 755,338 (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.8 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1263 units per person (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Libya was 22,246 in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 22,246 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,365 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Libya ranks 156th out of 214 countries with data for 2006.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.