Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya
Libya: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 12.4% in 1980. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, 1971–1980
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1980, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya stood at 12.4%. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.9% on the previous year and down 57.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya peaked at 32.1% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 12.4%, in 1980.
Libya ranks 16th of 142 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 29.1% | — |
| 1972 | 32.1% | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 15.9% | -50.5% |
| 1975 | 22.8% | +43.6% |
| 1976 | 17.0% | -25.6% |
| 1977 | 18.7% | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 16.8% | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 12.4% | -25.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.8% | 15.9% | 32.1% | 7 |
| 1980s | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 1 |
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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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Libya was 12.4% in 1980, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 32.1% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.4% in 1980.
- How does Libya rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Libya ranks 16th out of 142 countries with data for 1980.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release