Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Enrolment) in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Enrolment) was 22,246 number in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2006, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya stood at 22,246 number. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 113.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 22,246 number in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,365 number, in 1971.
That places Libya 148th out of 199 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) (Enrolment) in Libya, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,365 number | — |
| 1972 | 2,638 number | +93.3% |
| 1973 | 4,101 number | +55.5% |
| 1974 | 5,285 number | +28.9% |
| 1975 | 6,087 number | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 7,727 number | +26.9% |
| 1977 | 8,236 number | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 5,240 number | -36.4% |
| 1980 | 7,650 number | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 9,008 number | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 12,493 number | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 13,101 number | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 14,264 number | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 15,028 number | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 10,429 number | -30.6% |
| 2001 | 17,232 number | +65.2% |
| 2002 | 16,807 number | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 22,246 number | +32.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 22,246 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 151,328 number, 15% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 22,246 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 134,733 number, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,085 number | 1,365 number | 8,236 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,924 number | 7,650 number | 15,028 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 10,429 number | 10,429 number | 10,429 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,762 number | 16,807 number | 22,246 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 145 East Timor 24,006 number compare
- 146 Cape Verde 23,433 number compare
- 147 Bosnia and Herzegovina 22,848 number
- 149 Suriname 19,924 number compare
- 150 Maldives 19,596 number compare
- 151 Macao 18,626 number compare
More education data for Libya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.94 (1983)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.46 (1983)
- 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)
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 number 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 number in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,365 number in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 148th out of 199 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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Total number of students enrolled in public and private pre-primary education institutions (ISCED 0.2) regardless of age. Within ISCED 0, early childhood educational development programmes are targeted at children aged 0 to 2 years; and pre-primary education programmes are targeted at children aged 3 years until the age to start ISCED 1.