Military spending, annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Military spending, annual growth rate was 26.71 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending, annual growth rate in Libya, 1965–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, annual growth rate in Libya stood at 26.71 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 79.04 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -53.34 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Libya 15th out of 159 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 79.04 % change on previous year | +264.4% |
| 1967 | 26.64 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1968 | 19.6 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1969 | 36.5 % change on previous year | +86.2% |
| 1970 | 78.95 % change on previous year | +116.3% |
| 1971 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1972 | -22.79 % change on previous year | -811.4% |
| 1973 | 24.28 % change on previous year | -206.5% |
| 1974 | 32.88 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1975 | -38.9 % change on previous year | -218.3% |
| 1976 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1977 | 38.31 % change on previous year | +411.5% |
| 1978 | 17.63 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1979 | 24.45 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 1980 | 14.68 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1981 | -53.34 % change on previous year | -463.4% |
| 1982 | 15.43 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 1998 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1999 | -22.79 % change on previous year | -278.0% |
| 2000 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2001 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 2002 | 28.52 % change on previous year | -1415.1% |
| 2003 | 24.47 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 30.58 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 2005 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2006 | -12.01 % change on previous year | +705.2% |
| 2007 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2008 | 51.13 % change on previous year | -969.1% |
| 2013 | 30.36 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2014 | -7.46 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2023 | 26.71 % change on previous year | -457.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 26.71 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.73 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Libya's 26.71 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.48 % change on previous year, 18.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +1415.1% | -2.17 % change on previous year | 28.52 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.7 % change on previous year | 19.6 % change on previous year | 79.04 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1970s | 16.55 % change on previous year | -38.9 % change on previous year | 78.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -7.74 % change on previous year | -53.34 % change on previous year | 15.43 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -4.99 % change on previous year | -22.79 % change on previous year | 12.8 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.35 % change on previous year | -12.01 % change on previous year | 51.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.45 % change on previous year | -7.46 % change on previous year | 30.36 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 26.71 % change on previous year | 26.71 % change on previous year | 26.71 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 12 Luxembourg 29.71 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Indonesia 27.61 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Vietnam 27.05 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Qatar 26.61 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Malta 24.76 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Brunei 24.55 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in Libya?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in Libya was 26.71 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 79.04 % change on previous year in 1966.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.34 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Libya rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 15th out of 159 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.