Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 15.6% in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1980
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1980, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya stood at 15.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 1,851.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 19.7% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1973.
That places Libya 13th out of 171 countries with data for 1980, putting it in the top 10%.
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.8% | — |
| 1972 | 0.4% | -48.3% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | -45.6% |
| 1975 | 18.0% | +7934.5% |
| 1976 | 19.7% | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 17.5% | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 17.3% | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 15.6% | -9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.6% | 0.2% | 19.7% | 7 |
| 1980s | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 10 Bhutan 20.7% compare
- 11 Réunion 18.9% compare
- 12 Namibia 18.4%
- 14 Equatorial Guinea 15.1%
- 15 Côte d'Ivoire 14.7% compare
- 16 New Caledonia 14.7%
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Libya was 15.6% in 1980, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1973.
- How does Libya rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 13th out of 171 countries with data for 1980.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,851.9%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release