Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 732,614 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2006, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Libya stood at 732,614.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 11.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 824,538 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 53,953, in 1971.
That places Libya 92nd out of 219 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 secondary education, both sexes (number) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 53,953 | — |
| 1972 | 62,618 | +16.1% |
| 1973 | 80,797 | +29.0% |
| 1974 | 107,233 | +32.7% |
| 1975 | 129,875 | +21.1% |
| 1976 | 166,122 | +27.9% |
| 1977 | 200,063 | +20.4% |
| 1978 | 225,286 | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 258,343 | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 284,826 | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 296,197 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 340,703 | +15.0% |
| 1986 | 406,332 | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 824,538 | +102.9% |
| 2003 | 797,992 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 701,536 | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 732,614 | +4.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 732,614 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 524,692, 1.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 732,614 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 71% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +102.9% | 406,332 | 824,538 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 142,699 | 53,953 | 258,343 | 9 |
| 1980s | 332,014 | 284,826 | 406,332 | 4 |
| 2000s | 764,170 | 701,536 | 824,538 | 4 |
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 secondary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Libya was 732,614 in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 824,538 in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,953 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 92nd out of 219 countries with data for 2006.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release