Libya Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Libya's secondary enrollment was 97.61% in 2006, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2005. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2006.
Overview
Libya's secondary enrollment stood at 97.61% in 2006, a rise of +3.92pp from 2005. Libya ranked 35th globally.
Libya’s secondary school enrollment rose dramatically from an all‑time trough of 18.48 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 110.59 % in 2002, reflecting expansive public investment in education during the post‑oil boom era. By 2006 the net enrollment ratio stood at 97.61 %, placing the country 35th worldwide and marginally below Hungary’s 97.76 % and Brunei Darussalam’s 97.56 % in the same year. The steep ascent over the 35‑year span, covering 17 reporting years, suggests that policy reforms and increased school‑age population contributed to near‑universal secondary participation. Nevertheless, the slight decline from the 2002 peak indicates emerging constraints, potentially linked to demographic shifts or fiscal pressures. Continued government commitment to funding, coupled with efforts to improve school infrastructure and teacher quality, will be crucial to sustain the high enrollment levels and prevent a reversal of the gains achieved since the early 1970s.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 97.61% | +3.92pp | #35 |
| 2005 | 93.69% | −13.07pp | #49 |
| 2003 | 106.76% | −3.83pp | #19 |
| 2002 | 110.59% | +40.14pp | #11 |
| 1986 | 70.45% | +5.00pp | #19 |
| 1983 | 65.45% | +5.86pp | #17 |
| 1981 | 59.59% | +0.44pp | #24 |
| 1980 | 59.15% | +3.59pp | #17 |
| 1979 | 55.55% | +5.09pp | #19 |
| 1978 | 50.46% | +3.56pp | #23 |
| 1977 | 46.90% | +6.26pp | #25 |
| 1976 | 40.65% | +7.48pp | #34 |
| 1975 | 33.17% | +4.05pp | #34 |
| 1974 | 29.12% | +4.87pp | #35 |
| 1973 | 24.25% | +4.19pp | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's secondary enrollment was 97.61% in 2006. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Libya's secondary enrollment peaked at 110.59% in 2002.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Libya was 18.48% in 1971.
Libya ranks 35th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2006.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Libya in 2006 was 97.61%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Libya Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}