Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Libya
Libya: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) was 7,305 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female in Libya, 1971–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 1983, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female in Libya stood at 7,305.
That represents a change of up 18.4% on the previous year and up 42,870.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female in Libya peaked at 8,184 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 17, in 1973.
Libya ranks 36th of 177 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 5 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,119 | — |
| 1972 | 94 | -97.0% |
| 1973 | 17 | -81.9% |
| 1974 | 21 | +23.5% |
| 1975 | 36 | +71.4% |
| 1976 | 6,626 | +18305.6% |
| 1977 | 8,184 | +23.5% |
| 1978 | 7,705 | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 6,577 | -14.6% |
| 1980 | 7,078 | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 6,168 | -12.9% |
| 1983 | 7,305 | +18.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 7,305 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 128, 57.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Libya's 7,305 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,071, 3.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,598 | 17 | 8,184 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6,850 | 6,168 | 7,305 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 33 Sudan 8,117
- 34 Argentina 7,708 compare
- 35 Central African Republic 7,326 compare
- 37 Mexico 6,332 compare
- 38 Philippines 6,322
- 39 Tunisia 6,280 compare
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 5 of primary education, female in Libya?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female in Libya was 7,305 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 8,184 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 1973.
- How does Libya rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female?
- Libya ranks 36th out of 177 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42,870.6%. 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 5 of primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release