Resources statistical capacity in Libya

Libya: Resources statistical capacity was 1.60 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.60 million
World rank
72nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
2.49 million
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
11
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Libya, 2010–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2010201620232010: 173.2k2012: 171.6k2013: 161.8k2015: 149.6k2016: 84.7k2017: 2.5M2018: 2.1M2019: 174.4k2020: 381.0k2021: 02023: 1.6M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Libya is 1.60 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 889.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Libya peaked at 2.49 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.

That places Libya 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Libya, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 173,223 —
2012 171,567 -1.0%
2013 161,780 -5.7%
2015 149,621 -7.5%
2016 84,728 -43.4%
2017 2.49 million +2838.4%
2018 2.08 million -16.5%
2019 174,396 -91.6%
2020 380,988 +118.5%
2021 0 -100.0%
2023 1.60 million —

Libya compared with similar countries

  • Libya's 1.60 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Libya's 1.60 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 1.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 685,573 84,728 2.49 million 8
2020s 660,746 0 1.60 million 3

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.91 million compare
  2. 70 Georgia 1.80 million compare
  3. 71 Myanmar 1.79 million compare
  4. 73 Palestine 1.58 million compare
  5. 74 Ukraine 1.58 million compare
  6. 75 Tunisia 1.47 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Libya?
Resources statistical capacity in Libya was 1.60 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 2.49 million in 2017.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
How does Libya rank for resources statistical capacity?
Libya ranks 72nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 889.8%. 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 Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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