Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 30,335 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya is 30,335, measured in 1983.
The figure is down 26.3% on the previous year and down 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya peaked at 142,967 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 18,016, in 1980.
That places Libya 83rd out of 204 countries with data for 1983, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 142,967 | — |
| 1972 | 117,477 | -17.8% |
| 1973 | 95,862 | -18.4% |
| 1974 | 64,177 | -33.1% |
| 1975 | 52,642 | -18.0% |
| 1976 | 29,865 | -43.3% |
| 1977 | 29,567 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 38,828 | +31.3% |
| 1980 | 18,016 | -53.6% |
| 1981 | 41,161 | +128.5% |
| 1983 | 30,335 | -26.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 30,335 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,296, 1.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 30,335 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,636, 1.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71,423 | 29,567 | 142,967 | 8 |
| 1980s | 29,837 | 18,016 | 41,161 | 3 |
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 out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya was 30,335 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 142,967 in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,016 in 1980.
- How does Libya rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 83rd out of 204 countries with data for 1983.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. 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 Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release