Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%) in Libya
Libya: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%) was 9.4% in 1980. ▲ Rising
Latest (1980)
9.4%
Change on year
down 33.6%
World rank
28th
of 196 countries
All-time high
17.5%
in 1975
All-time low
5.9%
in 1971
Years of data
9
1971–1980
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Libya, 1971–1980
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1980, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Libya stood at 9.4%.
That represents a change of down 33.6% on the previous year and up 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Libya peaked at 17.5% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 1971.
Libya ranks 28th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.9% | — |
| 1972 | 8.7% | +47.8% |
| 1973 | 6.7% | -22.5% |
| 1974 | 9.3% | +38.0% |
| 1975 | 17.5% | +88.7% |
| 1976 | 15.0% | -14.0% |
| 1977 | 14.8% | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 14.2% | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 9.4% | -33.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 9.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.0%, 9.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 9.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.2%, 7.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.5% | 5.9% | 17.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.94 (1983)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.46 (1983)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Libya?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Libya was 9.4% in 1980, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 1975.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Libya ranks 28th out of 196 countries with data for 1980.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.2%. 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 Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release