Annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya
Libya: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.4007 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
-0.4007
World rank
122nd
of 144 countries
All-time high
5.08
in 1985
All-time low
-3.41
in 1980
Years of data
10
1975–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya, 1975–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya is -0.4007, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya peaked at 5.08 in 1985 and was at its lowest, -3.41, in 1980.
That places Libya 122nd out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.04 | — |
| 1980 | -3.41 | -426.5% |
| 1985 | 5.08 | -248.9% |
| 1990 | -1.76 | -134.6% |
| 1995 | -1.07 | -39.0% |
| 2000 | 1.13 | -205.6% |
| 2005 | 0.719 | -36.5% |
| 2010 | -0.4254 | -159.2% |
| 2015 | 2.26 | -630.2% |
| 2020 | -0.4007 | -117.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.8339 | -3.41 | 5.08 | 2 |
| 1990s | -1.41 | -1.76 | -1.07 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.9254 | 0.719 | 1.13 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.9151 | -0.4254 | 2.26 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.4007 | -0.4007 | -0.4007 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 119 Bosnia and Herzegovina -0.2416 compare
- 120 Argentina -0.3186 compare
- 121 Azerbaijan -0.3786 compare
- 123 Central African Republic -0.4335 compare
- 124 Sudan -0.4664 compare
- 125 Uganda -0.4794 compare
More population data for Libya
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,540 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9554 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.196 (2100)
- Population density 5.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 455,012 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.196 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.9554 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Libya was -0.4007 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 in 1985.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.41 in 1980.
- How does Libya rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Libya ranks 122nd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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