Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) (Enrolment female) in Libya
Libya: Enrolment in secondary education, female (number) (Enrolment female) was 387,553 number in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Libya recorded 387,553 number for enrolment in secondary education, female in 2006.
That represents a change of 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 number in 2002 and was at its lowest, 9,819 number, in 1971.
That places Libya 81st out of 203 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, female (number) (Enrolment female) in Libya, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,819 number | — |
| 1972 | 12,787 number | +30.2% |
| 1973 | 19,188 number | +50.1% |
| 1974 | 29,560 number | +54.1% |
| 1975 | 39,682 number | +34.2% |
| 1976 | 55,722 number | +40.4% |
| 1977 | 72,087 number | +29.4% |
| 1978 | 86,636 number | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 103,170 number | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 115,977 number | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 118,953 number | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 141,077 number | +18.6% |
| 1986 | 184,491 number | +30.8% |
| 2002 | 416,511 number | +125.8% |
| 2003 | 402,916 number | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 373,616 number | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 387,553 number | +3.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 387,553 number is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 258,014 number, 1.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 387,553 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 417,565 number, 93% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,628 number | 9,819 number | 103,170 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 140,124 number | 115,977 number | 184,491 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 395,149 number | 373,616 number | 416,511 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.94 (1983)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.46 (1983)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya?
- Enrolment in secondary education, female in Libya was 387,553 number 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 number in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, female recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,819 number in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for enrolment in secondary education, female?
- Libya ranks 81st out of 203 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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Total number of female students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions regardless of age.