Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Libya
Libya: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 377.49 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
377.49 thousands
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
124th
of 233 countries
All-time high
377.49 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
69.4 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Libya, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Libya is 377.49 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Libya peaked at 377.49 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 69.4 thousands, in 1970.
Libya ranks 124th of 233 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 aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Libya, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 69.4 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 69.88 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 70.51 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 71.3 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 72.1 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 73.06 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 74.19 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 75.54 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 77.11 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 78.97 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 81.12 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 83.64 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 86.44 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 89.29 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 92.28 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 95.95 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 100.16 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 104.77 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 109.76 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 115.13 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 120.97 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 127.2 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 133.67 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 140.44 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 147.37 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 154.3 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 161.43 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 168.93 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 176.68 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 184.43 thousands | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 191.93 thousands | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 199.47 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 207.33 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 213.89 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 219.65 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 226.77 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 234.08 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 237.89 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 246.05 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 251.54 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 258.7 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 264.73 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 269.39 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 273.81 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 280.14 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 287.69 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 297.32 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 305.08 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 313.16 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 318.24 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 324.74 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 329.99 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 336.75 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 349.31 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 363.44 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 377.49 thousands | +3.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 377.49 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 529.18 thousands, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 377.49 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,028 thousands, 37% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.2 thousands | 69.4 thousands | 78.97 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 95.85 thousands | 81.12 thousands | 115.13 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 151.54 thousands | 120.97 thousands | 184.43 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 222.86 thousands | 191.93 thousands | 251.54 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 286.83 thousands | 258.7 thousands | 318.24 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 346.95 thousands | 324.74 thousands | 377.49 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 5.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 455,012 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Libya?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Libya was 377.49 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 377.49 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.4 thousands in 1970.
- How does Libya rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Libya ranks 124th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release