Replacement fertility rate in Libya
Libya: Replacement fertility rate was 2.15 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Latest (2010)
2.15
World rank
79th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.63
in 1950
All-time low
2.15
in 2010
Years of data
7
1950–2010
Replacement fertility rate in Libya, 1950–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for replacement fertility rate in Libya is 2.15, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, replacement fertility rate in Libya peaked at 3.63 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.15, in 2010.
That places Libya 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Replacement fertility rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.63 | — |
| 1960 | 2.94 | -19.0% |
| 1970 | 2.45 | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 2.26 | -7.8% |
| 1990 | 2.19 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 2.17 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.15 | -0.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2.15 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.12, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2.15 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.12, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.63 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.94 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.26 | 2.26 | 2.26 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1 |
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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 replacement fertility rate in Libya?
- Replacement fertility rate in Libya was 2.15 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest replacement fertility rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.63 in 1950.
- What is the lowest replacement fertility rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 in 2010.
- How does Libya rank for replacement fertility rate?
- Libya ranks 79th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
- Is replacement fertility rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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