Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya is 1.53 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.7% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 6.84 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -7.47 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Libya 91st out of 233 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.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1973 | 2 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +219.2% |
| 1975 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1976 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 5.86 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 6.61 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1984 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1985 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +127.8% |
| 1986 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 2002 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 3 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2012 | -7.47 % change on previous year | -309.8% |
| 2013 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -137.1% |
| 2014 | 3 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2016 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2025 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.68 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.61 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 6.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.75 % change on previous year | 3.53 % change on previous year | 3.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.27 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 4.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -7.47 % change on previous year | 3.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for Libya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Libya was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 6.84 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.47 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Libya rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 91st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. 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 aged 25-64 years (thousands), 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 aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.