Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya
Libya: Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female was 105.6% in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2006, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya stood at 105.6%.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 7.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya peaked at 114.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6.9%, in 1971.
That places Libya 47th out of 212 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.9% | — |
| 1972 | 8.4% | +21.6% |
| 1973 | 11.7% | +40.3% |
| 1974 | 16.2% | +38.5% |
| 1975 | 20.5% | +26.5% |
| 1976 | 27.7% | +35.1% |
| 1977 | 34.5% | +24.4% |
| 1978 | 39.7% | +15.2% |
| 1979 | 45.6% | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 49.6% | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 49.4% | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 56.8% | +15.0% |
| 1986 | 67.8% | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 114.3% | +68.7% |
| 2003 | 110.3% | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 102.0% | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 105.6% | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.5% | 6.9% | 45.6% | 9 |
| 1980s | 55.9% | 49.4% | 67.8% | 4 |
| 2000s | 108.1% | 102.0% | 114.3% | 4 |
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More education data for Libya
- 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 (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)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107 (2006)
- School enrollment, primary 107.0% (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya?
- Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female in Libya was 105.6% in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 114.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9% in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, female?
- Libya ranks 47th out of 212 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release