Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya

Libya: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was 5.8 % change on previous year in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
5.8 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 237.2%
World rank
14th
of 206 countries
All-time high
16.44 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-4.23 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
15
1972–2006

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya, 1972–2006

-50510151972198920061972: 16.4 % change on previous year1973: 11.7 % change on previous year1974: 7.3 % change on previous year1975: 6.9 % change on previous year1976: 6.4 % change on previous year1977: 2.8 % change on previous year1978: 0.533 % change on previous year1979: 9.7 % change on previous year1980: 2.3 % change on previous year1981: 2.7 % change on previous year2002: -2.1 % change on previous year2003: -1.5 % change on previous year2004: 0.866 % change on previous year2005: -4.2 % change on previous year2006: 5.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2006, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya stood at 5.8 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 237.2% on the previous year and up 380.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 16.44 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -4.23 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Libya ranks 14th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya, 1972 to 2006.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 16.44 % change on previous year
1973 11.68 % change on previous year -28.9%
1974 7.34 % change on previous year -37.2%
1975 6.87 % change on previous year -6.4%
1976 6.45 % change on previous year -6.1%
1977 2.8 % change on previous year -56.6%
1978 0.533 % change on previous year -80.9%
1979 9.68 % change on previous year +1716.8%
1980 2.34 % change on previous year -75.8%
1981 2.74 % change on previous year +16.9%
2002 -2.07 % change on previous year -175.8%
2003 -1.49 % change on previous year -28.1%
2004 0.866 % change on previous year -158.1%
2005 -4.23 % change on previous year -588.4%
2006 5.8 % change on previous year -237.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7.72 % change on previous year 0.533 % change on previous year 16.44 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.54 % change on previous year 2.34 % change on previous year 2.74 % change on previous year 2
2000s -0.2244 % change on previous year -4.23 % change on previous year 5.8 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 11 Guinea-Bissau 6.65 % change on previous year compare
  2. 12 Equatorial Guinea 6 % change on previous year compare
  3. 13 Rwanda 5.93 % change on previous year compare
  4. 15 United Arab Emirates 5.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 16 Benin 5.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 17 Yemen 5.15 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya?
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Libya was 5.8 % change on previous year in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 16.44 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -4.23 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Libya rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
Libya ranks 14th out of 206 countries with data for 2006.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
251 places, 10,553 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.