Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Libya
Libya: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 69,173 in 1983. ▲ Rising
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Libya, 1972–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Libya is 69,173, measured in 1983.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Libya peaked at 91,358 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 20,516, in 1972.
That places Libya 54th out of 205 countries with data for 1983, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 20,516 | — |
| 1973 | 35,314 | +72.1% |
| 1974 | 30,571 | -13.4% |
| 1975 | 45,297 | +48.2% |
| 1976 | 91,358 | +101.7% |
| 1977 | 83,650 | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 84,683 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 88,757 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 89,630 | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 60,926 | -32.0% |
| 1983 | 69,173 | +13.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 69,173 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,758, 25.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 69,173 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 34,874, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60,018 | 20,516 | 91,358 | 8 |
| 1980s | 73,243 | 60,926 | 89,630 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 51 Papua New Guinea 80,915
- 52 Sierra Leone 73,295 compare
- 53 Congo 70,276 compare
- 55 Vietnam 64,555 compare
- 56 Senegal 64,252 compare
- 57 Mauritania 52,338 compare
More education data for Libya
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1263 units per person (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Libya?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Libya was 69,173 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 91,358 in 1976.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,516 in 1972.
- How does Libya rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 54th out of 205 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release