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
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Libya, 1971β2003
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Libya
- 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)
- School enrollment, primary 107.0% (2006)
- Primary education, teachers 42,696 (1983)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 2.3 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 104.4% (2006)
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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release