Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 1.82 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya is 1.82 % change on previous year, measured in 2030.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 3.92 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -3.72 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Libya ranks 64th of 188 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.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2011 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -251.4% |
| 2012 | -3.72 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 2014 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2026 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2027 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2028 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2029 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2030 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.47 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.37 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.935 % change on previous year | -3.72 % change on previous year | 2.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.82 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 61 Botswana 1.83 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Lesotho 1.83 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Oman 1.82 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Uzbekistan 1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Western Sahara 1.75 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Israel 1.73 % 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)
- Population 5,998 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,998 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Libya was 1.82 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.72 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Libya rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 64th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. 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 Population (UN estimates and projections), 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 Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.