Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Labor force, female, annual growth rate was 0.9845 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya stood at 0.9845 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and down 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 9.43 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -6.89 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Libya 104th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2011 | -3.55 % change on previous year | -206.1% |
| 2012 | -4.06 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -169.5% |
| 2014 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2016 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 2 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2020 | -6.89 % change on previous year | -445.4% |
| 2021 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 2022 | 9.43 % change on previous year | +200.0% |
| 2023 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 2024 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2025 | 0.9845 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.3 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year | 5.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.35 % change on previous year | 3.6 % change on previous year | 4.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -4.06 % change on previous year | 3.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.55 % change on previous year | -6.89 % change on previous year | 9.43 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 101 Guam 1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Nepal 1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Armenia 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Mongolia 0.9536 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Myanmar 0.9274 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Bahrain 0.9222 % change on previous year compare
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 labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya?
- Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Libya was 0.9845 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 9.43 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.89 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for labor force, female, annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 104th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, female World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.