Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya
Libya: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity was 1.12 GPIA in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya, 1971–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2003, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya stood at 1.12 GPIA.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya peaked at 1.13 GPIA in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.1268 GPIA, in 1971.
That places Libya 121st out of 189 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1268 GPIA | — |
| 1972 | 0.1386 GPIA | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 0.1606 GPIA | +15.9% |
| 1974 | 0.1766 GPIA | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 0.2013 GPIA | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 0.2317 GPIA | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 0.2633 GPIA | +13.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2543 GPIA | -3.4% |
| 1979 | 0.284 GPIA | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 0.3593 GPIA | +26.5% |
| 1981 | 0.3753 GPIA | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 0.3847 GPIA | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 0.4028 GPIA | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 0.9363 GPIA | +132.4% |
| 1999 | 1.04 GPIA | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 1.04 GPIA | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 1.09 GPIA | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.13 GPIA | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 1.12 GPIA | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2041 GPIA | 0.1268 GPIA | 0.284 GPIA | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.3805 GPIA | 0.3593 GPIA | 0.4028 GPIA | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.9874 GPIA | 0.9363 GPIA | 1.04 GPIA | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.09 GPIA | 1.04 GPIA | 1.13 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- 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 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity in Libya was 1.12 GPIA in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 GPIA in 2002.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1268 GPIA in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity?
- Libya ranks 121st out of 189 countries with data for 2003.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. 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 Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release