Education Spending: Libya
Libya's education spending is currently 2.264 % of GDP as of 1999. # Libya Education Spending Libya allocated 2.
Current (1999)
2.264 % of GDP
-45.1% y/y
Peak (1976)
4.637 % of GDP
Low (1999)
2.264 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1976–1999 · 3 pts
Education Spending — Libya
1976 — 1999
Education Spending — Libya
Analysis# Libya Education Spending
Libya allocated 2.264% of its GDP to education in 1999, representing a significant decline from its peak of 4.637% in 1976. This 51.2% reduction over 23 years reflects a dramatic shift in fiscal priorities. The country's educational investment has remained at its lowest point since records began, with no recovery evident by the end of the measurement period.
The steepest decline occurred early in the tracked interval, dropping from 4.637% in 1976 to 4.124% in 1977. Subsequent years saw continued erosion of education funding, creating a long-term downward trajectory that persisted through the 1990s. The sustained low spending levels suggest structural constraints on Libya's education budget allocation during this period.
Historical Data
3 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.264 % of GDP | -45.10% |
| 1977 | 4.124 % of GDP | -11.06% |
| 1976 | 4.637 % of GDP | — |
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