Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya

Libya: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 13,435 in 1983. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1983)
13,435
Change on year
down 20.3%
World rank
45th
of 197 countries
All-time high
16,862
in 1981
All-time low
2,764
in 1972
Years of data
12
1971–1983

Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983

5.0k10.0k15.0k1971197719831971: 3.8k1972: 2.8k1973: 3.7k1974: 5.0k1975: 8.7k1976: 3.5k1977: 13.3k1978: 15.0k1979: 15.6k1980: 16.5k1981: 16.9k1983: 13.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya is 13,435, measured in 1983.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.3% on the previous year and up 264.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 16,862 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2,764, in 1972.

Libya ranks 45th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Libya, 1971 to 1983.
Year Value Change
1971 3,776
1972 2,764 -26.8%
1973 3,682 +33.2%
1974 5,047 +37.1%
1975 8,682 +72.0%
1976 3,500 -59.7%
1977 13,282 +279.5%
1978 15,012 +13.0%
1979 15,593 +3.9%
1980 16,511 +5.9%
1981 16,862 +2.1%
1983 13,435 -20.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7,926 2,764 15,593 9
1980s 15,603 13,435 16,862 3

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 42 Mozambique 16,726
  2. 43 Syria 15,241 compare
  3. 44 Sudan 15,230
  4. 46 Zambia 13,346 compare
  5. 47 Mexico 12,948 compare
  6. 48 Congo 12,756 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya?
Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Libya was 13,435 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 16,862 in 1981.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 2,764 in 1972.
How does Libya rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Libya ranks 45th out of 197 countries with data for 1983.
Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 264.9%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
200 places, 5,077 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release