Primary enrollment selected countries in Libya
Libya: Primary enrollment selected countries was 95.46 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1983)
95.46
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
116th
of 209 countries
All-time high
96.88
in 1980
All-time low
0
in 1820
Years of data
42
1820–1983
Primary enrollment selected countries in Libya, 1820–1983
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 1983, primary enrollment selected countries in Libya stood at 95.46.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary enrollment selected countries in Libya peaked at 96.88 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1820.
Libya ranks 116th of 209 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.
Primary enrollment selected countries in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 0 | — |
| 1825 | 0 | — |
| 1830 | 0.01 | — |
| 1835 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 0.02 | +100.0% |
| 1850 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 0.03 | +50.0% |
| 1860 | 0.05 | +66.7% |
| 1865 | 0.06 | +20.0% |
| 1870 | 0.09 | +50.0% |
| 1875 | 0.12 | +33.3% |
| 1880 | 0.17 | +41.7% |
| 1885 | 0.24 | +41.2% |
| 1890 | 0.33 | +37.5% |
| 1895 | 0.46 | +39.4% |
| 1900 | 0.64 | +39.1% |
| 1905 | 0.89 | +39.1% |
| 1910 | 1.23 | +38.2% |
| 1915 | 1.7 | +38.2% |
| 1920 | 2.35 | +38.2% |
| 1925 | 3.24 | +37.9% |
| 1930 | 4.46 | +37.7% |
| 1935 | 6.1 | +36.8% |
| 1940 | 8.29 | +35.9% |
| 1945 | 11.18 | +34.9% |
| 1950 | 14.92 | +33.5% |
| 1955 | 28.75 | +92.7% |
| 1960 | 45.18 | +57.1% |
| 1965 | 57.86 | +28.1% |
| 1970 | 90.15 | +55.8% |
| 1971 | 65.53 | -27.3% |
| 1972 | 72.93 | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 78.73 | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 85.83 | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 88.7 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 93.83 | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 94.13 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 92.6 | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 96.88 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 93.32 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 95.46 | +2.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 95.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 96.04, 99% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 95.46 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 95.42, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1830s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 2 |
| 1840s | 0.015 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 2 |
| 1850s | 0.025 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 2 |
| 1860s | 0.055 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 2 |
| 1870s | 0.105 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 2 |
| 1880s | 0.205 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 2 |
| 1890s | 0.395 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 2 |
| 1900s | 0.765 | 0.64 | 0.89 | 2 |
| 1910s | 1.46 | 1.23 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 1920s | 2.79 | 2.35 | 3.24 | 2 |
| 1930s | 5.28 | 4.46 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 1940s | 9.73 | 8.29 | 11.18 | 2 |
| 1950s | 21.84 | 14.92 | 28.75 | 2 |
| 1960s | 51.52 | 45.18 | 57.86 | 2 |
| 1970s | 84.71 | 65.53 | 94.13 | 9 |
| 1980s | 95.22 | 93.32 | 96.88 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.94 (1983)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.46 (1983)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary enrollment selected countries in Libya?
- Primary enrollment selected countries in Libya was 95.46 in 1983, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary enrollment selected countries recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 96.88 in 1980.
- What is the lowest primary enrollment selected countries recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1820.
- How does Libya rank for primary enrollment selected countries?
- Libya ranks 116th out of 209 countries with data for 1983.
- Is primary enrollment selected countries rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Primary enrollment selected countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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