Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya

Libya: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 375,028 in 2003. β—† Volatile

Latest (2003)
375,028
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
63rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
375,028
in 2003
All-time low
5,222
in 1971
Years of data
21
1971–2003

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2003

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1971198720031971: 5.2k1972: 6.3k1973: 8.2k1974: 9.6k1975: 12.0k1976: 13.4k1977: 13.7k1978: 15.5k1979: 15.6k1980: 15.8k1981: 20.2k1982: 23.8k1983: 27.5k1985: 32.8k1990: 50.5k1992: 72.9k1999: 308.5k2000: 290.1k2001: 324.6k2002: 359.1k2003: 375.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya is 375,028, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 414.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya peaked at 375,028 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5,222, in 1971.

Libya ranks 63rd of 197 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11,062 5,222 15,626 9
1980s 24,009 15,809 32,770 5
1990s 143,948 50,471 308,474 3
2000s 337,209 290,060 375,028 4

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 60 Iraq 424,908 compare
  2. 61 Jordan 420,598 compare
  3. 62 Israel 411,478 compare
  4. 64 United Arab Emirates 367,651 compare
  5. 65 Sri Lanka 358,218 compare
  6. 66 Cote d'Ivoire 346,786 compare

See the full ranking of 421 places β†’

More education data for Libya

All data for Libya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya was 375,028 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 375,028 in 2003.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 5,222 in 1971.
How does Libya rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
Libya ranks 63rd out of 197 countries with data for 2003.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 414.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
421 places, 18,321 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release