Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 755,338 in 2006. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Libya recorded 755,338 for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in 2006.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 821,775 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 350,225, in 1971.
Libya ranks 93rd of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 350,225 | — |
| 1972 | 407,805 | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 455,449 | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 488,882 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 522,473 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 556,169 | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 571,723 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 574,770 | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 630,423 | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 645,186 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 662,843 | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 721,710 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 748,733 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 821,775 | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 766,087 | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 750,204 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 739,028 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 745,428 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 713,902 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 755,338 | +5.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 755,338 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 519,452, 1.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 755,338 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.12 million, 68% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 506,435 | 350,225 | 630,423 | 9 |
| 1980s | 694,618 | 645,186 | 748,733 | 4 |
| 1990s | 821,775 | 821,775 | 821,775 | 1 |
| 2000s | 744,998 | 713,902 | 766,087 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 in Libya?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Libya was 755,338 in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 821,775 in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 350,225 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 93rd out of 218 countries with data for 2006.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes 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 UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release