Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Libya

Libya: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 58.54 in 2003. β—† Volatile

Latest (2003)
58.54
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
66th
of 193 countries
All-time high
58.54
in 2003
All-time low
3.2
in 1971
Years of data
21
1971–2003

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Libya, 1971–2003

02040601971198720031971: 3.21972: 3.71973: 4.61974: 4.91975: 5.51976: 5.51977: 5.11978: 5.21979: 4.91980: 4.71981: 5.61982: 6.41983: 7.61985: 8.91990: 11.21992: 14.91999: 50.42000: 46.52001: 51.12002: 56.22003: 58.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tertiary gross enrollment rate in Libya is 58.54, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 292.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Libya peaked at 58.54 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 1971.

Libya ranks 66th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.73 3.2 5.53 9
1980s 6.62 4.66 8.86 5
1990s 25.49 11.22 50.36 3
2000s 53.1 46.54 58.54 4

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 63 Uzbekistan 59.81 compare
  2. 64 Colombia 59.29 compare
  3. 65 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 58.68 compare
  4. 67 Bahrain 58.37 compare
  5. 68 Dominican Republic 57.65 compare
  6. 69 San Marino 57.55

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Libya

All data for Libya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Libya?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Libya was 58.54 in 2003, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 58.54 in 2003.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 1971.
How does Libya rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Libya ranks 66th out of 193 countries with data for 2003.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 292.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 6,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.