Population (UN estimates and projections) in Libya
Libya: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 5,998 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Libya, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Libya is 5,998, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Libya peaked at 5,998 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 2,592, in 1990.
That places Libya 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,592 | — |
| 1991 | 2,694 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 2,799 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 2,907 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 3,017 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 3,126 | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 3,232 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 3,334 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 3,429 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 3,522 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 3,610 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 3,693 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 3,776 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 3,860 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 3,946 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 4,034 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 4,130 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 4,237 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 4,346 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 4,452 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 4,554 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 4,396 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 4,233 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 4,331 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 4,426 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 4,505 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 4,585 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,676 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 4,776 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 4,874 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 4,970 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 5,065 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 5,164 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 5,263 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 5,358 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 5,456 | +1.8% |
| 2026 | 5,563 | +2.0% |
| 2027 | 5,674 | +2.0% |
| 2028 | 5,783 | +1.9% |
| 2029 | 5,891 | +1.9% |
| 2030 | 5,998 | +1.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 5,998 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,998, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 5,998 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,039, 60% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,065 | 2,592 | 3,522 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,008 | 3,610 | 4,452 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,536 | 4,233 | 4,874 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,419 | 4,970 | 5,891 | 10 |
| 2030s | 5,998 | 5,998 | 5,998 | 1 |
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)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 5,998 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.82 % 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Libya?
- Population in Libya was 5,998 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5,998 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,592 in 1990.
- How does Libya rank for population?
- Libya ranks 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). 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. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.