Military spending gmsd in Libya
Libya: Military spending gmsd was 4.78 billion in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
4.78 billion
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
51st
of 172 countries
All-time high
9.05 billion
in 1983
All-time low
32.45 million
in 1951
Years of data
66
1951–2016
Military spending gmsd in Libya, 1951–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in Libya is 4.78 billion, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 471.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Libya peaked at 9.05 billion in 1983 and was at its lowest, 32.45 million, in 1951.
Libya ranks 51st of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending gmsd in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 32.45 million | — |
| 1952 | 36.85 million | +13.6% |
| 1953 | 36.87 million | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 37.16 million | +0.8% |
| 1955 | 34.93 million | -6.0% |
| 1956 | 36.88 million | +5.6% |
| 1957 | 38.06 million | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 38.32 million | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 34.75 million | -9.3% |
| 1960 | 36.74 million | +5.7% |
| 1961 | 55.32 million | +50.6% |
| 1962 | 97.17 million | +75.7% |
| 1963 | 113.85 million | +17.2% |
| 1964 | 135.72 million | +19.2% |
| 1965 | 178.49 million | +31.5% |
| 1966 | 234.37 million | +31.3% |
| 1967 | 278.57 million | +18.9% |
| 1968 | 352.00 million | +26.4% |
| 1969 | 487.44 million | +38.5% |
| 1970 | 756.86 million | +55.3% |
| 1971 | 906.74 million | +19.8% |
| 1972 | 929.96 million | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 1.09 billion | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 1.43 billion | +31.6% |
| 1975 | 1.14 billion | -20.6% |
| 1976 | 1.48 billion | +30.5% |
| 1977 | 1.82 billion | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 2.48 billion | +36.4% |
| 1979 | 4.10 billion | +65.7% |
| 1980 | 3.43 billion | -16.4% |
| 1981 | 2.68 billion | -22.0% |
| 1982 | 3.47 billion | +29.8% |
| 1983 | 9.05 billion | +160.6% |
| 1984 | 8.98 billion | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 3.76 billion | -58.1% |
| 1986 | 3.25 billion | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 3.96 billion | +21.7% |
| 1988 | 3.70 billion | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 3.67 billion | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 3.63 billion | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 3.69 billion | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 3.70 billion | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 2.94 billion | -20.5% |
| 1994 | 2.63 billion | -10.4% |
| 1995 | 2.24 billion | -14.8% |
| 1996 | 2.00 billion | -11.0% |
| 1997 | 1.95 billion | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 1.86 billion | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 1.65 billion | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 1.49 billion | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 1.12 billion | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 851.93 million | -23.9% |
| 2003 | 814.52 million | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 904.27 million | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 897.77 million | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 837.59 million | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 886.41 million | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.26 billion | +41.8% |
| 2009 | 2.03 billion | +61.4% |
| 2010 | 2.80 billion | +38.1% |
| 2011 | 3.20 billion | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 3.53 billion | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 4.69 billion | +32.9% |
| 2014 | 4.62 billion | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 4.74 billion | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.78 billion | +0.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 4.78 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.25 billion, 3.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Libya's 4.78 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.51 billion, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +160.6% | 3.47 billion | 9.05 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 36.25 million | 32.45 million | 38.32 million | 9 |
| 1960s | 196.97 million | 36.74 million | 487.44 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.61 billion | 756.86 million | 4.10 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.60 billion | 2.68 billion | 9.05 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.63 billion | 1.65 billion | 3.70 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.11 billion | 814.52 million | 2.03 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.05 billion | 2.80 billion | 4.78 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 gmsd in Libya?
- Military spending gmsd in Libya was 4.78 billion in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 9.05 billion in 1983.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.45 million in 1951.
- How does Libya rank for military spending gmsd?
- Libya ranks 51st out of 172 countries with data for 2016.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 471.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending gmsd. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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