Enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in secondary education, female was 387,553 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2006, enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya stood at 387,553.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 7.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya peaked at 416,511 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 9,819, in 1971.
Libya ranks 90th of 218 countries on this measure, 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, female in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,819 | — |
| 1972 | 12,787 | +30.2% |
| 1973 | 19,188 | +50.1% |
| 1974 | 29,560 | +54.1% |
| 1975 | 39,682 | +34.2% |
| 1976 | 55,722 | +40.4% |
| 1977 | 72,087 | +29.4% |
| 1978 | 86,636 | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 103,170 | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 115,977 | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 118,953 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 141,077 | +18.6% |
| 1986 | 184,491 | +30.8% |
| 2002 | 416,511 | +125.8% |
| 2003 | 402,916 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 373,616 | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 387,553 | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,628 | 9,819 | 103,170 | 9 |
| 1980s | 140,124 | 115,977 | 184,491 | 4 |
| 2000s | 395,149 | 373,616 | 416,511 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,696 (1983)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 26.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107 (2006)
- School enrollment, primary 107.0% (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya?
- Enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya was 387,553 in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 416,511 in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,819 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in secondary education, female?
- Libya ranks 90th out of 218 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release