Child dependency ratio in Libya
Libya: Child dependency ratio was 24.88 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
24.88
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
16th
of 20 countries
All-time high
111.02
in 1970
All-time low
24.88
in 2100
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Child dependency ratio in Libya, 1950–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Libya recorded 24.88 for child dependency ratio in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 151 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child dependency ratio in Libya peaked at 111.02 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 24.88, in 2100.
Libya ranks 16th of 20 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child dependency ratio in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 70.49 | — |
| 1951 | 71.6 | +1.6% |
| 1952 | 72.49 | +1.2% |
| 1953 | 73.18 | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 73.71 | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 74.66 | +1.3% |
| 1956 | 76.19 | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 77.88 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 79.71 | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 81.66 | +2.4% |
| 1960 | 83.67 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 85.68 | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 87.76 | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 89.98 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 91.9 | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 95.51 | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 100.9 | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 105.48 | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 108.84 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 110.71 | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 111.02 | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 110.99 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 110.96 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 107.29 | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 103.12 | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 101.34 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 99.71 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 98.19 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 97.14 | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 96.42 | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 95.62 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 94.83 | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 93.93 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 92.21 | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 89.85 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 87.54 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 85.22 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 82.88 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 80.45 | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 77.84 | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 75.08 | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 72.19 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 69.18 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 66.08 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 62.98 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 59.98 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 57.22 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 54.75 | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 52.68 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 50.88 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 49.64 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 49.04 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 48.6 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 48.28 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 48.08 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 47.96 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 47.5 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 46.76 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 46.12 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 45.61 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 45.29 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 47.15 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 49.13 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 48.68 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 48.33 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 48.1 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 47.78 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 47.24 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 46.48 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 45.63 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 44.72 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 43.74 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 42.72 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 41.63 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 40.57 | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 39.5 | -2.6% |
| 2026 | 38.34 | -2.9% |
| 2027 | 37.28 | -2.8% |
| 2028 | 36.34 | -2.5% |
| 2029 | 35.38 | -2.6% |
| 2030 | 34.46 | -2.6% |
| 2031 | 33.64 | -2.4% |
| 2032 | 32.92 | -2.1% |
| 2033 | 32.3 | -1.9% |
| 2034 | 31.79 | -1.6% |
| 2035 | 31.37 | -1.3% |
| 2036 | 31.03 | -1.1% |
| 2037 | 30.77 | -0.8% |
| 2038 | 30.6 | -0.5% |
| 2039 | 30.51 | -0.3% |
| 2040 | 30.46 | -0.1% |
| 2041 | 30.46 | +0.0% |
| 2042 | 30.49 | +0.1% |
| 2043 | 30.54 | +0.1% |
| 2044 | 30.59 | +0.2% |
| 2045 | 30.64 | +0.2% |
| 2046 | 30.67 | +0.1% |
| 2047 | 30.67 | +0.0% |
| 2048 | 30.63 | -0.1% |
| 2049 | 30.54 | -0.3% |
| 2050 | 30.43 | -0.4% |
| 2051 | 30.28 | -0.5% |
| 2052 | 30.08 | -0.6% |
| 2053 | 29.85 | -0.8% |
| 2054 | 29.59 | -0.9% |
| 2055 | 29.3 | -1.0% |
| 2056 | 28.98 | -1.1% |
| 2057 | 28.65 | -1.2% |
| 2058 | 28.31 | -1.2% |
| 2059 | 27.96 | -1.2% |
| 2060 | 27.63 | -1.2% |
| 2061 | 27.3 | -1.2% |
| 2062 | 27 | -1.1% |
| 2063 | 26.71 | -1.1% |
| 2064 | 26.45 | -1.0% |
| 2065 | 26.23 | -0.9% |
| 2066 | 26.03 | -0.7% |
| 2067 | 25.88 | -0.6% |
| 2068 | 25.77 | -0.4% |
| 2069 | 25.7 | -0.3% |
| 2070 | 25.66 | -0.1% |
| 2071 | 25.66 | -0.0% |
| 2072 | 25.69 | +0.1% |
| 2073 | 25.73 | +0.2% |
| 2074 | 25.79 | +0.2% |
| 2075 | 25.88 | +0.3% |
| 2076 | 25.98 | +0.4% |
| 2077 | 26.07 | +0.4% |
| 2078 | 26.16 | +0.3% |
| 2079 | 26.24 | +0.3% |
| 2080 | 26.32 | +0.3% |
| 2081 | 26.39 | +0.2% |
| 2082 | 26.43 | +0.2% |
| 2083 | 26.45 | +0.1% |
| 2084 | 26.45 | -0.0% |
| 2085 | 26.42 | -0.1% |
| 2086 | 26.37 | -0.2% |
| 2087 | 26.3 | -0.3% |
| 2088 | 26.21 | -0.3% |
| 2089 | 26.1 | -0.4% |
| 2090 | 25.98 | -0.5% |
| 2091 | 25.84 | -0.5% |
| 2092 | 25.71 | -0.5% |
| 2093 | 25.57 | -0.5% |
| 2094 | 25.43 | -0.5% |
| 2095 | 25.31 | -0.5% |
| 2096 | 25.19 | -0.5% |
| 2097 | 25.09 | -0.4% |
| 2098 | 25 | -0.4% |
| 2099 | 24.93 | -0.3% |
| 2100 | 24.88 | -0.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 24.88 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.76, 97% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Libya's 24.88 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.43, 98% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 75.16 | 70.49 | 81.66 | 10 |
| 1960s | 96.04 | 83.67 | 110.71 | 10 |
| 1970s | 103.62 | 96.42 | 111.02 | 10 |
| 1980s | 88.04 | 77.84 | 95.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.1 | 50.88 | 75.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.76 | 45.61 | 49.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.38 | 45.29 | 49.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.02 | 35.38 | 44.72 | 10 |
| 2030s | 31.94 | 30.51 | 34.46 | 10 |
| 2040s | 30.57 | 30.46 | 30.67 | 10 |
| 2050s | 29.34 | 27.96 | 30.43 | 10 |
| 2060s | 26.47 | 25.7 | 27.63 | 10 |
| 2070s | 25.89 | 25.66 | 26.24 | 10 |
| 2080s | 26.34 | 26.1 | 26.45 | 10 |
| 2090s | 25.4 | 24.93 | 25.98 | 10 |
| 2100s | 24.88 | 24.88 | 24.88 | 1 |
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- 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 child dependency ratio in Libya?
- Child dependency ratio in Libya was 24.88 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child dependency ratio recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 111.02 in 1970.
- What is the lowest child dependency ratio recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.88 in 2100.
- How does Libya rank for child dependency ratio?
- Libya ranks 16th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is child dependency ratio rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child dependency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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