Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%) in Libya
Libya: Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%) was 97.6% in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Libya recorded 97.6% for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in 2006.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 11.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Libya peaked at 110.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 1971.
Libya ranks 77th of 213 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, secondary, both sexes (%) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.5% | — |
| 1972 | 20.1% | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 24.2% | +20.9% |
| 1974 | 29.1% | +20.1% |
| 1975 | 33.2% | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 40.6% | +22.6% |
| 1977 | 46.9% | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 50.5% | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 55.6% | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 59.1% | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 59.6% | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 65.4% | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 70.4% | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 110.6% | +57.0% |
| 2003 | 106.8% | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 93.7% | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 97.6% | +4.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 97.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 91.7%, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 97.6% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91.0%, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.4% | 18.5% | 55.6% | 9 |
| 1980s | 63.7% | 59.1% | 70.4% | 4 |
| 2000s | 102.2% | 93.7% | 110.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1263 units per person (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Libya?
- Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Libya was 97.6% in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 110.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 77th out of 213 countries with data for 2006.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release