How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Sub-Saharan Africa?

37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Libya vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP

Libya

52,489

in 2027

Sub-Saharan Africa

11,723

in 2027

Libya rank

83rd

Sub-Saharan Africa rank

81st

Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP over time

Libya
Sub-Saharan Africa

How they compare

Libya currently reports 52,489 against 11,723 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 40,766.

That makes Libya's figure about 4.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.

Across all 37 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.

Libya ranks 83rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 81st of 188 countries.

Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Libya	Sub-Saharan Africa	Difference	Ahead
1990s	78,376	8,145	70,230	Libya
2000s	74,557	9,091	65,466	Libya
2010s	55,079	11,213	43,866	Libya
2020s	46,489	11,334	35,155	Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp, Libya or Sub-Saharan Africa?: Libya, at 52,489 against 11,723 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp between Libya and Sub-Saharan Africa?: 40,766, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Sub-Saharan Africa?: 37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.
How do Libya and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp?: Libya ranks 83rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 81st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

This measure of labour productivity is calculated using data on GDP (in constant 2021 international dollars at PPP) derived from the World Development Indicators database of the World Bank. To compute labour productivity as GDP per worker, ILO estimates for total employment are used. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.