Military spending sipri in Libya
Libya: Military spending sipri was 1.60 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.60 billion
Change on year
up 26.7%
World rank
75th
of 162 countries
All-time high
2.36 billion
in 2013
All-time low
41.70 million
in 1964
Years of data
36
1964–2023
Military spending sipri in Libya, 1964–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending sipri in Libya stood at 1.60 billion.
The figure is up 26.7% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Libya peaked at 2.36 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 41.70 million, in 1964.
Libya ranks 75th of 162 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 sipri in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 41.70 million | — |
| 1965 | 50.74 million | +21.7% |
| 1966 | 90.85 million | +79.0% |
| 1967 | 115.05 million | +26.6% |
| 1968 | 137.60 million | +19.6% |
| 1969 | 187.82 million | +36.5% |
| 1970 | 336.11 million | +78.9% |
| 1971 | 346.88 million | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 267.84 million | -22.8% |
| 1973 | 332.86 million | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 442.31 million | +32.9% |
| 1975 | 270.24 million | -38.9% |
| 1976 | 290.48 million | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 401.76 million | +38.3% |
| 1978 | 472.57 million | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 588.13 million | +24.5% |
| 1980 | 674.45 million | +14.7% |
| 1981 | 314.71 million | -53.3% |
| 1982 | 363.27 million | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 353.82 million | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 399.11 million | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 308.17 million | -22.8% |
| 2000 | 329.83 million | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 322.68 million | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 414.70 million | +28.5% |
| 2003 | 516.17 million | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 674.03 million | +30.6% |
| 2005 | 663.98 million | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 584.21 million | -12.0% |
| 2007 | 549.84 million | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 830.98 million | +51.1% |
| 2012 | 1.81 billion | +117.7% |
| 2013 | 2.36 billion | +30.4% |
| 2014 | 2.18 billion | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 1.26 billion | -42.1% |
| 2023 | 1.60 billion | +26.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 1.60 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion, 99% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Libya's 1.60 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.93 billion, 27% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 103.96 million | 41.70 million | 187.82 million | 6 |
| 1970s | 374.92 million | 267.84 million | 588.13 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 450.81 million | 314.71 million | 674.45 million | 3 |
| 1990s | 353.70 million | 308.17 million | 399.11 million | 3 |
| 2000s | 542.93 million | 322.68 million | 830.98 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.12 billion | 1.81 billion | 2.36 billion | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.43 billion | 1.26 billion | 1.60 billion | 2 |
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 sipri in Libya?
- Military spending sipri in Libya was 1.60 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.70 million in 1964.
- How does Libya rank for military spending sipri?
- Libya ranks 75th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. 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 sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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