Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya
Libya: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 52.7 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya is 52.7, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya peaked at 54.98 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 50.6, in 2015.
That places Libya 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 54.45 | — |
| 1991 | 54.44 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 54.42 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 54.38 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 54.31 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 54.22 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 54.09 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 53.92 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 53.72 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 53.47 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 53.43 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 53.55 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 53.59 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 53.55 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 53.47 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 53.35 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 53.03 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 52.54 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 52.08 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 51.63 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 51.2 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 50.96 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 50.85 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 50.69 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 50.6 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 50.6 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 50.63 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 50.67 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 50.73 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 50.8 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 54.98 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 54.54 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 51.27 | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 51.49 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 51.73 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 52.04 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 52.38 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 52.7 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.14 | 53.47 | 54.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.02 | 51.63 | 53.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.77 | 50.6 | 51.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.64 | 51.27 | 54.98 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More gender data for Libya
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,888 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.23 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 58,243 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 61,596 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 59,014 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 62,364 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 60,166 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 63,519 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 61,477 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 64,892 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya was 52.7 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 54.98 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.6 in 2015.
- How does Libya rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Libya ranks 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.