Secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya
Libya: Secondary education, vocational pupils was 178,052 in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya, 1971–2003
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
Libya recorded 178,052 for secondary education, vocational pupils in 2003.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya peaked at 183,393 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8,465, in 1971.
That places Libya 52nd out of 201 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,465 | — |
| 1972 | 9,186 | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 14,365 | +56.4% |
| 1974 | 19,017 | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 23,726 | +24.8% |
| 1976 | 25,636 | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 26,709 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 30,420 | +13.9% |
| 1979 | 39,677 | +30.4% |
| 1980 | 44,790 | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 42,996 | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 60,495 | +40.7% |
| 1986 | 61,249 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 108,714 | +77.5% |
| 1992 | 112,915 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 121,354 | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 147,689 | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 183,393 | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 178,052 | -2.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 178,052 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 70,869, 2.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 178,052 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23,181, 7.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,911 | 8,465 | 39,677 | 9 |
| 1980s | 52,382 | 42,996 | 61,249 | 4 |
| 1990s | 122,668 | 108,714 | 147,689 | 4 |
| 2000s | 180,722 | 178,052 | 183,393 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils in Libya was 178,052 in 2003, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 183,393 in 2002.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,465 in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for secondary education, vocational pupils?
- Libya ranks 52nd out of 201 countries with data for 2003.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, vocational pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary vocational pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs, including teacher training.