Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya
Libya: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.44 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya is 38.44, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya peaked at 39.98 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36.17, in 2020.
Libya ranks 170th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 37.09 | — |
| 1992 | 37 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 36.95 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 36.86 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 36.93 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 37.09 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 37.25 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 37.4 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 37.58 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 37.59 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 37.51 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 37.46 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 37.59 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 37.72 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 37.94 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 38.14 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 38.55 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 38.79 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 39.04 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 39.38 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 39.47 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 39.8 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 39.79 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 39.87 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 39.67 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 39.72 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 39.93 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 39.98 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 39.81 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 36.17 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 36.47 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 39.35 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 39.43 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 39.05 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 38.97 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 38.73 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 38.44 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.13 | 36.86 | 37.58 | 9 |
| 2000s | 38.03 | 37.46 | 39.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.74 | 39.38 | 39.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.33 | 36.17 | 39.43 | 8 |
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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-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Libya was 38.44 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 39.98 in 2018.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.17 in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Libya ranks 170th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.