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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Libya

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population7.46M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$48.1B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$6.45K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.12024 · yearsInternet use82%2024 · % of populationForest area0.1%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
16.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Libya2023 · 16.5%
04.158.312.4516.61960199320252001: 3.7%2002: 4%2003: 4.3%2004: 4.6%2005: 4.9%2006: 5.2%2007: 5.5%2008: 5.9%2009: 6.3%2010: 7.1%2011: 8.1%2012: 9%2013: 9.8%2014: 10.2%2015: 10.7%2016: 11%2017: 11.4%2018: 11.9%2019: 13.2%2020: 14.5%2021: 16%2022: 16.6%2023: 16.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Libya in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Tripoli
Country code
LBY

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