Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya
Libya: Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender was 21.4% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya is 21.4%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya peaked at 23.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 19.2%, in 2013.
That places Libya 88th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.9% | — |
| 2001 | 22.1% | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 22.5% | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 23.0% | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 22.0% | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 21.8% | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 20.7% | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 21.5% | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 21.8% | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 21.5% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 20.9% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 21.8% | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 20.4% | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 21.1% | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 21.9% | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 22.5% | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 23.1% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 23.2% | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 22.7% | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 23.0% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 21.4% | -7.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 21.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.9%, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 21.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.0%, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.8% | 20.7% | 23.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.7% | 19.2% | 23.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More health data for Libya
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- 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 expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya?
- Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender in Libya was 21.4% in 2021, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.2% in 2013.
- How does Libya rank for expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender?
- Libya ranks 88th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Expected chances of death from non-communicable diseases, by gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated share of 30-year-olds who would die before their 70th birthday from common non-communicable diseases: any of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease.