Population by age group in Libya
Libya: Population by age group was 356,335 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
356,335
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
125th
of 236 countries
All-time high
356,335
in 2023
All-time low
58,943
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Libya, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in Libya stood at 356,335. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Libya peaked at 356,335 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 58,943, in 1950.
That places Libya 125th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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 by age group in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 58,943 | — |
| 1951 | 59,401 | +0.8% |
| 1952 | 59,881 | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 60,379 | +0.8% |
| 1954 | 60,908 | +0.9% |
| 1955 | 61,432 | +0.9% |
| 1956 | 61,968 | +0.9% |
| 1957 | 62,594 | +1.0% |
| 1958 | 63,277 | +1.1% |
| 1959 | 63,971 | +1.1% |
| 1960 | 64,641 | +1.0% |
| 1961 | 65,304 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 65,961 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 66,590 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 67,158 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 67,666 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 68,113 | +0.7% |
| 1967 | 68,489 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 68,820 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 69,193 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 69,645 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 70,197 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 70,907 | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 71,701 | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 72,580 | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 73,623 | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 74,869 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 76,324 | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 78,034 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 80,043 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 82,374 | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 85,034 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 87,862 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 90,783 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 94,113 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 98,047 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 102,454 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 107,259 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 112,443 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 118,047 | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 124,084 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 130,434 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 137,052 | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 143,901 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 150,831 | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 157,865 | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 165,175 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 172,801 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 180,548 | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 188,173 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 195,694 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 203,392 | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 210,597 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 216,761 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 223,200 | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 230,415 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 235,969 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 241,952 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 248,778 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 255,105 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 261,695 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 267,040 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 271,580 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 276,949 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 283,889 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 292,476 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 301,166 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 309,087 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 315,662 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 321,446 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 327,318 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 333,333 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 342,995 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 356,335 | +3.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 356,335 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 499,572, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 356,335 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 937,639, 38% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 61,275 | 58,943 | 63,971 | 10 |
| 1960s | 67,194 | 64,641 | 69,193 | 10 |
| 1970s | 73,792 | 69,645 | 80,043 | 10 |
| 1980s | 97,842 | 82,374 | 118,047 | 10 |
| 1990s | 155,086 | 124,084 | 188,173 | 10 |
| 2000s | 226,186 | 195,694 | 255,105 | 10 |
| 2010s | 290,099 | 261,695 | 321,446 | 10 |
| 2020s | 339,995 | 327,318 | 356,335 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 122 Kyrgyzstan 383,884 compare
- 123 Tajikistan 379,219 compare
- 124 Nicaragua 367,038 compare
- 126 Papua New Guinea 347,843 compare
- 127 Laos 347,583 compare
- 128 Burundi 343,641 compare
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 by age group in Libya?
- Population by age group in Libya was 356,335 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 356,335 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 58,943 in 1950.
- How does Libya rank for population by age group?
- Libya ranks 125th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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