Infant deaths in Libya
Libya: Infant deaths was 968 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Infant deaths in Libya, 1957–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Libya is 968, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 68 years on record.
That represents a change of down 52.5% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Libya peaked at 14,886 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 968, in 2024.
That places Libya 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant deaths in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 14,886 | — |
| 1958 | 14,618 | -1.8% |
| 1959 | 14,358 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 14,073 | -2.0% |
| 1961 | 13,788 | -2.0% |
| 1962 | 13,504 | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 13,196 | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 12,891 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 12,505 | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 11,833 | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 11,024 | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 10,318 | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 9,742 | -5.6% |
| 1970 | 9,289 | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 8,945 | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 8,577 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 8,204 | -4.3% |
| 1974 | 8,076 | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 8,043 | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 7,956 | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 7,904 | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 7,881 | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 7,875 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 7,851 | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 7,702 | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 7,464 | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 6,878 | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 5,970 | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 5,400 | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 5,102 | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 4,785 | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 4,461 | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 4,145 | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 3,843 | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 3,554 | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 3,292 | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 3,061 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 2,873 | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 2,731 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 2,620 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 2,542 | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 2,493 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 2,463 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 2,438 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 2,437 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,459 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 2,473 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 2,467 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 2,444 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 2,374 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 2,253 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 2,124 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 2,013 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 1,950 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2,158 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 1,757 | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 1,597 | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 1,569 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 1,520 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 1,443 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 1,371 | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 1,304 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 1,244 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 1,190 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 1,133 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 1,074 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 2,038 | +89.8% |
| 2024 | 968 | -52.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 968 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,468, 39% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Libya's 968 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,969, 8% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Infant deaths in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +89.8% | 1,074 | 2,038 |
| 2024 | -52.5% | 2,038 | 968 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14,621 | 14,358 | 14,886 | 3 |
| 1960s | 12,287 | 9,742 | 14,073 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,275 | 7,875 | 9,289 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,976 | 4,145 | 7,851 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,947 | 2,463 | 3,843 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,348 | 2,013 | 2,473 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,591 | 1,244 | 2,158 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,281 | 968 | 2,038 | 5 |
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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,084 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Libya?
- Infant deaths in Libya was 968 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 14,886 in 1957.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 968 in 2024.
- How does Libya rank for infant deaths?
- Libya ranks 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. 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 Infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 68 observations, free to reuse under UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required).