Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya
Libya: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 10,456 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya stood at 10,456 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and up 172.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya peaked at 12,934 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,606 number, in 1998.
That places Libya 94th out of 205 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,606 number | — |
| 1999 | 1,679 number | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 1,696 number | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 2,210 number | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 2,579 number | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 2,631 number | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 3,190 number | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 3,439 number | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 3,239 number | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 3,962 number | +22.3% |
| 2008 | 3,842 number | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 5,716 number | +48.8% |
| 2010 | 7,326 number | +28.2% |
| 2011 | 7,429 number | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,805 number | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 7,394 number | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 9,847 number | +33.2% |
| 2015 | 11,641 number | +18.2% |
| 2016 | 12,934 number | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 11,620 number | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 10,456 number | -10.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 10,456 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10,800 number, 97% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 10,456 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26,299 number, 40% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,642 number | 1,606 number | 1,679 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,250 number | 1,696 number | 5,716 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,495 number | 6,805 number | 12,934 number | 9 |
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 total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Libya was 10,456 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 12,934 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,606 number in 1998.
- How does Libya rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Libya ranks 94th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.2%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Students who have crossed a national or territorial border for the purpose of education and are now enrolled outside their country of origin.