Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya
Libya: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 4.13 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya is 4.13 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 40.4% on the previous year and up 409.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya peaked at 6.92 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,179, in 2006.
That places Libya 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13,179 | — |
| 2007 | 14,136 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 164,414 | +1063.1% |
| 2009 | 135,644 | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 247,114 | +82.2% |
| 2011 | 1.41 million | +468.8% |
| 2012 | 1.04 million | -25.9% |
| 2013 | 786,990 | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 811,393 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million | +66.5% |
| 2016 | 460,658 | -65.9% |
| 2017 | 2.00 million | +333.8% |
| 2018 | 1.86 million | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 3.64 million | +96.2% |
| 2020 | 3.68 million | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 3.53 million | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 3.15 million | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 6.92 million | +119.9% |
| 2024 | 4.13 million | -40.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 4.13 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.04 million, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 4.13 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.02 million, 23% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1063.1% | 14,136 | 164,414 |
| 2011 | +468.8% | 247,114 | 1.41 million |
| 2017 | +333.8% | 460,658 | 2.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81,843 | 13,179 | 164,414 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.36 million | 247,114 | 3.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.28 million | 3.15 million | 6.92 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 69 Somalia 4.39 million compare
- 70 Vanuatu 4.27 million compare
- 71 Burkina Faso 4.19 million compare
- 73 Gambia 4.09 million compare
- 74 Madagascar 3.95 million compare
- 75 South Africa 3.95 million compare
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 volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Libya was 4.13 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 6.92 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,179 in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Libya ranks 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 409.1%. 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 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release