Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 1.61 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Libya recorded 1.61 % change on previous year for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 93.2% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 10.01 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -7.35 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Libya ranks 79th of 188 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.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 3.83 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2001 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 2008 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2011 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2012 | -2.92 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 2014 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2016 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 2017 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2018 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2020 | -7.35 % change on previous year | -553.7% |
| 2021 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 2022 | 10.01 % change on previous year | +262.3% |
| 2023 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2024 | 0.8317 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2025 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +93.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.58 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 3.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -3.22 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.66 % change on previous year | -7.35 % change on previous year | 10.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 76 Peru 1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Western Sahara 1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Cambodia 1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Cape Verde 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Turkmenistan 1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Saint Lucia 1.47 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Libya
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1881 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1642 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.213 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.54 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4664 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,184 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 939.57 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,815 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,969 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,784 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Libya was 1.61 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.01 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.35 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 79th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.