Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya

Libya: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.8 % change on previous year in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
5.8 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 237.2%
World rank
14th
of 218 countries
All-time high
16.44 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-4.23 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
15
1972–2006

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya, 1972–2006

-50510151972198920061972: 16.4 % change on previous year1973: 11.7 % change on previous year1974: 7.3 % change on previous year1975: 6.9 % change on previous year1976: 6.4 % change on previous year1977: 2.8 % change on previous year1978: 0.533 % change on previous year1979: 9.7 % change on previous year1980: 2.3 % change on previous year1981: 2.7 % change on previous year2002: -2.1 % change on previous year2003: -1.5 % change on previous year2004: 0.866 % change on previous year2005: -4.2 % change on previous year2006: 5.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya is 5.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2006.

The figure is up 237.2% on the previous year and up 380.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya peaked at 16.44 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -4.23 % change on previous year, in 2005.

That places Libya 14th out of 218 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Libya, 1972 to 2006.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 16.44 % change on previous year
1973 11.68 % change on previous year -28.9%
1974 7.34 % change on previous year -37.2%
1975 6.87 % change on previous year -6.4%
1976 6.45 % change on previous year -6.1%
1977 2.8 % change on previous year -56.6%
1978 0.533 % change on previous year -80.9%
1979 9.68 % change on previous year +1716.8%
1980 2.34 % change on previous year -75.8%
1981 2.74 % change on previous year +16.9%
2002 -2.07 % change on previous year -175.8%
2003 -1.49 % change on previous year -28.1%
2004 0.866 % change on previous year -158.1%
2005 -4.23 % change on previous year -588.4%
2006 5.8 % change on previous year -237.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.72 % change on previous year 0.533 % change on previous year 16.44 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.54 % change on previous year 2.34 % change on previous year 2.74 % change on previous year 2
2000s -0.2244 % change on previous year -4.23 % change on previous year 5.8 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 11 Guinea-Bissau 6.65 % change on previous year compare
  2. 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
  3. 13 Rwanda 5.93 % change on previous year compare
  4. 15 United Arab Emirates 5.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 16 Benin 5.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 17 Yemen 5.15 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya?
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Libya was 5.8 % change on previous year in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 16.44 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -4.23 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Libya rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Libya ranks 14th out of 218 countries with data for 2006.
Where does this Libya data come from?
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Indicator
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
439 places, 20,090 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.