Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 0.4293 units per square kilometre in 2006. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya is 0.4293 units per square kilometre, measured in 2006.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya peaked at 0.467 units per square kilometre in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.199 units per square kilometre, in 1971.
Libya ranks 201st of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.199 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 0.2318 units per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 0.2588 units per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 0.2778 units per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 0.2969 units per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 0.3161 units per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 0.3249 units per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 0.3267 units per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 0.3583 units per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 0.3667 units per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 0.3767 units per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 0.4102 units per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 0.4255 units per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 0.467 units per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 0.4354 units per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4264 units per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 0.42 units per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 0.4236 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 0.4057 units per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 0.4293 units per square kilometre | +5.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 0.4293 units per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.93 units per square kilometre, 6% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 0.4293 units per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.51 units per square kilometre, 4% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2878 units per square kilometre | 0.199 units per square kilometre | 0.3583 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.3948 units per square kilometre | 0.3667 units per square kilometre | 0.4255 units per square kilometre | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.467 units per square kilometre | 0.467 units per square kilometre | 0.467 units per square kilometre | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.4234 units per square kilometre | 0.4057 units per square kilometre | 0.4354 units per square kilometre | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 198 Kazakhstan 0.5828 units per square kilometre compare
- 199 Russia 0.4613 units per square kilometre compare
- 200 Guyana 0.4319 units per square kilometre compare
- 202 Suriname 0.3408 units per square kilometre compare
- 203 Iceland 0.3205 units per square kilometre compare
- 204 Australia 0.2939 units per square kilometre 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 primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Libya was 0.4293 units per square kilometre in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.467 units per square kilometre in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.199 units per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Libya ranks 201st out of 206 countries with data for 2006.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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 primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.