Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 4.5% in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Libya recorded 4.5% for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in 1983.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.0% on the previous year and down 78.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya peaked at 34.5% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 1980.
Libya ranks 92nd of 203 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.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34.5% | — |
| 1972 | 27.1% | -21.5% |
| 1973 | 21.3% | -21.4% |
| 1974 | 14.2% | -33.4% |
| 1975 | 11.3% | -20.3% |
| 1976 | 6.2% | -45.4% |
| 1977 | 5.9% | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 7.4% | +26.1% |
| 1980 | 3.1% | -57.9% |
| 1981 | 6.7% | +114.2% |
| 1983 | 4.5% | -32.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 4.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.9%, 1.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 4.5% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.0%, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.0% | 5.9% | 34.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.8% | 3.1% | 6.7% | 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 rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Libya was 4.5% in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 1980.
- How does Libya rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 92nd out of 203 countries with data for 1983.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.7%. 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 rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release