Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 32,256 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya is 32,256, measured in 1983.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.4% on the previous year and up 292.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya peaked at 44,031 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 7,778, in 1972.
That places Libya 50th out of 201 countries with data for 1983, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,288 | — |
| 1972 | 7,778 | -16.3% |
| 1973 | 8,211 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 9,718 | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 13,538 | +39.3% |
| 1976 | 12,004 | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 24,326 | +102.6% |
| 1978 | 28,796 | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 35,744 | +24.1% |
| 1980 | 44,031 | +23.2% |
| 1981 | 37,704 | -14.4% |
| 1983 | 32,256 | -14.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,600 | 7,778 | 35,744 | 9 |
| 1980s | 37,997 | 32,256 | 44,031 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 47 France 39,441 compare
- 48 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 32,663 compare
- 49 Dominican Republic 32,558
- 51 Haiti 32,171 compare
- 52 Sudan 28,984
- 53 Namibia 27,106
More education data for Libya
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,696 (1983)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 26.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107 (2006)
- School enrollment, primary 107.0% (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Libya was 32,256 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 44,031 in 1980.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,778 in 1972.
- How does Libya rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 50th out of 201 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.8%. 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release