Persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya

Libya: Persistence to last grade of primary, male was 84.4% in 1980. ▼ Falling

Latest (1980)
84.4%
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
102nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
92.8%
in 1971
All-time low
77.7%
in 1977
Years of data
6
1971–1980

Persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya, 1971–1980

0204060801001971197519801971: 92.8 % of cohort1973: 88.5 % of cohort1976: 88.3 % of cohort1977: 77.7 % of cohort1979: 86.5 % of cohort1980: 84.4 % of cohort

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of cohort.

Analysis

Libya recorded 84.4% for persistence to last grade of primary, male in 1980.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya peaked at 92.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 77.7%, in 1977.

Libya ranks 102nd of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary, male (% of cohort) in Libya, 1971 to 1980.
Year % of cohort Change
1971 92.8%
1973 88.5% -4.7%
1976 88.3% -0.2%
1977 77.7% -12.1%
1979 86.5% +11.4%
1980 84.4% -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 86.8% 77.7% 92.8% 5
1980s 84.4% 84.4% 84.4% 1

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 99 Malaysia 85.5%
  2. 100 Guatemala 85.0% compare
  3. 101 Bhutan 84.6%
  4. 103 Zimbabwe 84.4%
  5. 104 Vanuatu 82.5%
  6. 105 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 82.3%

See the full ranking of 209 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya?
Persistence to last grade of primary, male in Libya was 84.4% in 1980, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary, male recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 92.8% in 1971.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary, male recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 77.7% in 1977.
How does Libya rank for persistence to last grade of primary, male?
Libya ranks 102nd out of 164 countries with data for 1980.
Is persistence to last grade of primary, male rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary, male (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary, male (% of cohort)
Unit
% of cohort
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
209 places, 5,490 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

Persistence to last grade of primary is the percentage of children enrolled in the first grade of primary school who eventually reach the last grade of primary education. The estimate is based on the reconstructed cohort method.