Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 58.5% in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2003, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya stood at 58.5%. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 292.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 58.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 1971.
Libya ranks 66th of 194 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.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.2% | — |
| 1972 | 3.7% | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 4.6% | +24.8% |
| 1974 | 4.9% | +6.6% |
| 1975 | 5.5% | +12.9% |
| 1976 | 5.5% | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 5.1% | -7.6% |
| 1978 | 5.2% | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 4.9% | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 4.7% | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 5.6% | +20.6% |
| 1982 | 6.4% | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 7.6% | +19.3% |
| 1985 | 8.9% | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 11.2% | +26.5% |
| 1992 | 14.9% | +32.9% |
| 1999 | 50.4% | +237.9% |
| 2000 | 46.5% | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 51.1% | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 56.2% | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 58.5% | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.5% | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.6% | 4.7% | 8.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 25.5% | 11.2% | 50.4% | 3 |
| 2000s | 53.1% | 46.5% | 58.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 63 Uzbekistan 59.8% compare
- 64 Colombia 59.3%
- 65 Iran 58.7% compare
- 67 Bahrain 58.4% compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 57.7% compare
- 69 San Marino 57.5%
More education data for Libya
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 359,958 (2006)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.14 % change on previous year (2006)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0602 units per person (2006)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 395,380 (2006)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 7.37 % change on previous year (2006)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0661 units per person (2006)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 732,614 (2006)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.43 % change on previous year (2006)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,696 (1983)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 13.75 % change on previous year (1981)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Libya was 58.5% in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 58.5% in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 66th out of 194 countries with data for 2003.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.8%. 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, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release