Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Libya
Libya: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 8,983 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983
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 204 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 (number) (Grade) in Libya, year by year
| 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% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 8,983 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 418, 21.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 8,983 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,565, 5.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,569 | 1,319 | 32,643 | 9 |
| 1980s | 11,562 | 8,674 | 17,030 | 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 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 204 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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February 2026 Data Release