Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -18.53 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Libya, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Libya recorded -18.53 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.
That represents a change of down 678.7% on the previous year and down 6,997.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 5.84 % change on previous year in 1960 and was at its lowest, -18.53 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Libya 220th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.32 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 5.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.19 % change on previous year | -0.3569 % change on previous year | 5.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.27 % change on previous year | -0.008 % change on previous year | 4.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -4.46 % change on previous year | -11.25 % change on previous year | -0.3254 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.24 % change on previous year | -5.43 % change on previous year | -0.2112 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8886 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 3.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.68 % change on previous year | -7.66 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.03 % change on previous year | -18.53 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 217 Croatia -16.4 % change on previous year compare
- 218 Isle of Man -16.72 % change on previous year compare
- 219 Sint Maarten -17.83 % change on previous year compare
- 221 San Marino -18.59 % change on previous year compare
- 222 State of Palestine -19.2 % change on previous year compare
- 223 Belarus -19.64 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Libya
- 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)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 200,335 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Libya?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Libya was -18.53 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.84 % change on previous year in 1960.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.53 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Libya rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 220th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6,997.1%. 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 Natural population growth, 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 Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.