Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 4.7% in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1980
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya is 4.7%, measured in 1980.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.4% on the previous year and up 876.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 10.9% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 1971.
That places Libya 56th out of 196 countries with data for 1980, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.5% | — |
| 1972 | 0.7% | +46.2% |
| 1973 | 0.7% | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 0.8% | +12.3% |
| 1975 | 10.9% | +1326.5% |
| 1976 | 9.7% | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 10.0% | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 10.2% | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 4.7% | -53.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.4% | 0.5% | 10.9% | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 53 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5.1%
- 54 Zambia 5.0% compare
- 55 Honduras 4.8%
- 57 South Africa 4.7%
- 58 Gambia 4.4% compare
- 59 Eritrea 4.3%
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 repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Libya was 4.7% in 1980, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 1975.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 56th out of 196 countries with data for 1980.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 876.8%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release