LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya
Libya: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 25.47 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya is 25.47, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya peaked at 26.69 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 25.42, in 2026.
That places Libya 16th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.43 | — |
| 2006 | 25.51 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 25.48 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 25.73 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 26.03 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 26.12 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 26.38 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 25.86 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 26.11 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 26.1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 26.54 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 26.38 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 25.88 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 25.65 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 25.88 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 26.58 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 26.69 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 26.08 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 25.5 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 25.89 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 25.53 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 25.42 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 25.47 | +0.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 25.47 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.16, 2.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 25.47 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14.64, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.64 | 25.43 | 26.03 | 5 |
| 2010s | 26.09 | 25.65 | 26.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.89 | 25.42 | 26.69 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Libya was 25.47 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 26.69 in 2021.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.42 in 2026.
- How does Libya rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Libya ranks 16th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.