3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Libya
Libya: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) was 62 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
62
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
120th
of 194 countries
All-time high
66
in 2017
All-time low
55
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Libya, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Libya is 62, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Libya peaked at 66 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 55, in 2000.
That places Libya 120th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 55 | — |
| 2005 | 59 | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 62 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 61 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 66 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 64 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 62 | -3.1% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 62 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 69.5, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 62 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 70, 89% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 | 55 | 59 | 2 |
| 2010s | 63.25 | 61 | 66 | 4 |
| 2020s | 62 | 62 | 62 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More health data for Libya
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0427 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Libya?
- 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Libya was 62 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 66 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 55 in 2000.
- How does Libya rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
- Libya ranks 120th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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