Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya
Libya: Number of pre-primary education enrolments was 22,246 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya, 1971–2006
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya is 22,246, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 113.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya peaked at 22,246 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,365, in 1971.
That places Libya 65th out of 73 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,365 | — |
| 1972 | 2,638 | +93.3% |
| 1973 | 4,101 | +55.5% |
| 1974 | 5,285 | +28.9% |
| 1975 | 6,087 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 7,727 | +26.9% |
| 1977 | 8,236 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 5,240 | -36.4% |
| 1980 | 7,650 | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 9,008 | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 12,493 | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 13,101 | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 14,264 | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 15,028 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 10,429 | -30.6% |
| 2001 | 17,232 | +65.2% |
| 2002 | 16,807 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 22,246 | +32.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 22,246 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 156,916, 14% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Libya's 22,246 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 156,195, 14% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,085 | 1,365 | 8,236 | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,924 | 7,650 | 15,028 | 6 |
| 1990s | 10,429 | 10,429 | 10,429 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,762 | 16,807 | 22,246 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 62 North Macedonia 29,064 compare
- 63 Cyprus 27,270 compare
- 64 Luxembourg 22,548 compare
- 66 Montenegro 17,669 compare
- 67 Iceland 12,828 compare
- 68 Malta 9,575 compare
More education data for Libya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.94 (1983)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.46 (1983)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya?
- Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Libya was 22,246 in 2006, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 22,246 in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,365 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for number of pre-primary education enrolments?
- Libya ranks 65th out of 73 countries with data for 2006.
- Is number of pre-primary education enrolments rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of pre-primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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