Libya Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Libya's primary enrollment was 107.00% in 2006, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2005. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2006.
Overview
Libya's primary enrollment stood at 107.00% in 2006, a rise of +4.49pp from 2005. Libya ranked 51st globally.
Libya’s primary school enrollment rate rose from an all‑time trough of 84.45 % in 1971 to a peak of 118.11 % in 1999, reflecting extensive expansion of free public education and aggressive literacy campaigns during the 1990s. By 2006 the rate stood at 107.00 %, placing the country 51st globally and marginally below peers such as Tanzania (107.46 %) and Liechtenstein (107.51 %). The sustained high enrollment above 100 % suggests that many children are counted in multiple grades or repeat years, a pattern common in rapidly growing education systems. Although the upward trajectory slowed after the 1999 peak, the 2006 figure remains well above the early‑1970s baseline, indicating that the reforms of the 1980s and 1990s have had lasting effects. Future improvements will depend on reducing repetition and dropout rates, which could lower the enrollment figure but signal a more efficient progression through primary schooling.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 107.00% | +4.49pp | #51 |
| 2005 | 102.51% | −5.82pp | #93 |
| 2004 | 108.33% | −0.03pp | #48 |
| 2003 | 108.36% | −2.16pp | #44 |
| 2002 | 110.52% | −2.45pp | #39 |
| 2001 | 112.98% | −5.13pp | #25 |
| 1999 | 118.11% | +13.74pp | #8 |
| 1986 | 104.37% | −3.59pp | #38 |
| 1983 | 107.96% | +0.43pp | #27 |
| 1981 | 107.53% | −4.10pp | #26 |
| 1980 | 111.63% | −3.12pp | #18 |
| 1979 | 114.76% | +5.20pp | #10 |
| 1978 | 109.55% | −3.95pp | #23 |
| 1977 | 113.51% | −1.31pp | #17 |
| 1976 | 114.82% | +2.69pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's primary enrollment was 107.00% in 2006. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Libya's primary enrollment peaked at 118.11% in 1999.
The lowest primary enrollment in Libya was 84.45% in 1971.
Libya ranks 51st globally in primary enrollment as of 2006.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Libya in 2006 was 107.00%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_primary-enrollment,
title = {Libya Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}