Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya
Libya: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 2.62 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Libya recorded 2.62 % change on previous year for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya peaked at 10.35 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -4.14 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Libya 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2011 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -374.7% |
| 2012 | -3.93 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2014 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 10.35 % change on previous year | +370.4% |
| 2021 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2022 | -4.14 % change on previous year | -474.9% |
| 2023 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2024 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2026 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2027 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.26 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.01 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7729 % change on previous year | -3.93 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -4.14 % change on previous year | 10.35 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 46 Kenya 2.73 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Qatar 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Algeria 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Sao Tome and Principe 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Eritrea 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Madagascar 2.59 % 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 persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in Libya was 2.62 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.35 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.14 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Libya rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- Libya ranks 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.