Population annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Population annual growth rate was -0.196 in 2100. β Volatile
Latest (2100)
-0.196
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
16th
of 20 countries
All-time high
5.78
in 1978
All-time low
-6.97
in 2011
Years of data
151
1950β2100
Population annual growth rate in Libya, 1950β2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population annual growth rate in Libya is -0.196, measured in 2100.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 5.78 in 1978 and was at its lowest, -6.97, in 2011.
That places Libya 16th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, 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 | 2.62 | 1.1 | 3.97 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.36 | 2.4 | 4.18 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.86 | 3.28 | 5.78 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.78 | -0.504 | 5.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.79 | 1.48 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.02 | 1.8 | 2.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8459 | -6.97 | 2.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.14 | 1.01 | 1.31 | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.9393 | 0.847 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.693 | 0.563 | 0.814 | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.4057 | 0.26 | 0.563 | 10 |
| 2060s | 0.1882 | 0.114 | 0.227 | 10 |
| 2070s | 0.126 | 0.042 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.023 | -0.107 | 0.122 | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.1553 | -0.214 | -0.09 | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.196 | -0.196 | -0.196 | 1 |
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More population data for Libya
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.196 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 455,012 (2100)
- Population density 5.56 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.196 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9554 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,540 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.9554 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.3 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 200,335 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population annual growth rate in Libya?
- Population annual growth rate in Libya was -0.196 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.78 in 1978.
- What is the lowest population annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.97 in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for population annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 16th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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