Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … East both in Libya
Libya: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … East both was 2,103 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
2,103
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
23rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
3,147
in 2016
All-time low
54
in 1999
Years of data
22
1997–2018
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East in Libya, 1997–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2018, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in Libya stood at 2,103.
That represents a change of down 10.8% on the previous year and up 237.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in Libya peaked at 3,147 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 54, in 1999.
That places Libya 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … East both in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 92 | — |
| 1998 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 54 | -41.3% |
| 2000 | 178 | +229.6% |
| 2001 | 507 | +184.8% |
| 2002 | 353 | -30.4% |
| 2003 | 190 | -46.2% |
| 2004 | 306 | +61.1% |
| 2005 | 392 | +28.1% |
| 2006 | 476 | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 630 | +32.4% |
| 2008 | 623 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 1,472 | +136.3% |
| 2010 | 1,510 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 1,041 | -31.1% |
| 2012 | 1,212 | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 2,145 | +77.0% |
| 2014 | 3,077 | +43.4% |
| 2015 | 2,901 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 3,147 | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 2,357 | -25.1% |
| 2018 | 2,103 | -10.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2,103 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 89, 23.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2,103 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 764, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.33 | 54 | 92 | 3 |
| 2000s | 512.7 | 178 | 1,472 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,166 | 1,041 | 3,147 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 20 Japan 2,725 compare
- 21 Egypt 2,357 compare
- 22 Philippines 2,333 compare
- 24 Saudi Arabia 1,975 compare
- 25 East Timor 1,875 compare
- 26 Iran 1,752 compare
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 outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in Libya?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in Libya was 2,103 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3,147 in 2016.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 54 in 1999.
- How does Libya rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east?
- Libya ranks 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.6%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release