Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya

Libya: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 8,983 in 1983. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1983)
8,983
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
52nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
32,643
in 1971
All-time low
1,319
in 1974
Years of data
12
1971–1983

Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983

010.0k20.0k30.0k1971197719831971: 32.6k1972: 2.0k1973: 1.6k1974: 1.3k1975: 1.5k1976: 10.4k1977: 14.1k1978: 14.8k1979: 16.8k1980: 17.0k1981: 8.7k1983: 9.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Libya recorded 8,983 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 1983.

The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 477.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 32,643 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,319, in 1974.

Libya ranks 52nd of 201 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.

Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Libya, 1971 to 1983.
Year Value Change
1971 32,643
1972 1,981 -93.9%
1973 1,556 -21.5%
1974 1,319 -15.2%
1975 1,492 +13.1%
1976 10,365 +594.7%
1977 14,144 +36.5%
1978 14,783 +4.5%
1979 16,839 +13.9%
1980 17,030 +1.1%
1981 8,674 -49.1%
1983 8,983 +3.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10,569 1,319 32,643 9
1980s 11,562 8,674 17,030 3

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 49 Germany 10,424
  2. 50 Saudi Arabia 9,973 compare
  3. 51 Tunisia 9,851 compare
  4. 53 Russian Federation 8,821
  5. 54 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8,423
  6. 55 Lao People's Democratic Republic 8,302

See the full ranking of 204 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya?
Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya was 8,983 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 32,643 in 1971.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 1,319 in 1974.
How does Libya rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
Libya ranks 52nd out of 201 countries with data for 1983.
Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 477.3%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
204 places, 5,876 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release