Life Expectancy at Birth: Libya
Libya's life expectancy at birth is currently 71.121 years as of 2024. # Libya Life Expectancy at Birth Libya's life expectancy reached 71.
Current (2024)
71.121 years
+2.6% y/y
Peak (2022)
74.462 years
Low (1960)
40.752 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Libya
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Libya
Analysis# Libya Life Expectancy at Birth
Libya's life expectancy reached 71.121 years in 2024, reflecting substantial progress since 1960 when it stood at just 40.752 years—a remarkable 74.5% increase over six decades. The country achieved its all-time peak of 74.462 years in 2022, demonstrating the potential of its healthcare systems and living conditions at their best.
Recent years reveal volatility in this trajectory. A sharp decline occurred in 2023, dropping to 69.339 years from the 2022 peak, before a partial recovery to 71.121 in 2024. This fluctuation suggests external pressures—likely conflict, economic instability, or healthcare disruptions—affecting population health outcomes. While Libya has secured gains far beyond its 1960 baseline, the gap between current levels and the 2022 peak indicates challenges that require sustained attention to maintain upward momentum.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.121 years | +2.57% |
| 2023 | 69.339 years | -6.88% |
| 2022 | 74.462 years | +3.33% |
| 2021 | 72.062 years | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 72.388 years | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 72.941 years | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 73.151 years | +0.59% |
| 2017 | 72.721 years | +1.28% |
| 2016 | 71.799 years | +0.22% |
| 2015 | 71.644 years | +0.48% |
| 2014 | 71.3 years | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 72.339 years | +0.21% |
| 2012 | 72.188 years | +3.20% |
| 2011 | 69.95 years | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 72.196 years | +0.17% |
| 2009 | 72.071 years | +0.19% |
| 2008 | 71.936 years | +0.21% |
| 2007 | 71.788 years | +0.22% |
| 2006 | 71.632 years | +0.27% |
| 2005 | 71.439 years | +0.32% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71.21 years | +0.30% |
| 2003 | 70.996 years | +0.29% |
| 2002 | 70.788 years | +0.19% |
| 2001 | 70.653 years | +0.16% |
| 2000 | 70.542 years | -0.08% |
| 1999 | 70.601 years | -0.08% |
| 1998 | 70.657 years | -0.09% |
| 1997 | 70.72 years | -0.02% |
| 1996 | 70.736 years | +0.13% |
| 1995 | 70.641 years | +0.24% |
| 1994 | 70.472 years | +0.32% |
| 1993 | 70.247 years | +0.39% |
| 1992 | 69.974 years | +0.49% |
| 1991 | 69.635 years | +0.47% |
| 1990 | 69.312 years | +0.48% |
| 1989 | 68.979 years | +0.54% |
| 1988 | 68.608 years | +0.51% |
| 1987 | 68.258 years | +0.67% |
| 1986 | 67.806 years | +0.77% |
| 1985 | 67.285 years | +0.80% |
| 1984 | 66.748 years | +0.74% |
| 1983 | 66.26 years | +0.75% |
| 1982 | 65.768 years | +0.79% |
| 1981 | 65.255 years | +0.71% |
| 1980 | 64.797 years | +0.73% |
| 1979 | 64.328 years | +0.83% |
| 1978 | 63.796 years | +1.06% |
| 1977 | 63.129 years | +1.09% |
| 1976 | 62.448 years | +1.34% |
| 1975 | 61.621 years | +1.50% |
| 1974 | 60.709 years | +1.67% |
| 1973 | 59.71 years | +1.75% |
| 1972 | 58.685 years | +1.91% |
| 1971 | 57.583 years | +2.14% |
| 1970 | 56.379 years | +2.19% |
| 1969 | 55.173 years | +2.46% |
| 1968 | 53.849 years | +2.64% |
| 1967 | 52.462 years | +2.98% |
| 1966 | 50.946 years | +3.38% |
| 1965 | 49.278 years | +3.41% |
| 1964 | 47.652 years | +4.54% |
| 1963 | 45.584 years | +3.42% |
| 1962 | 44.075 years | +4.04% |
| 1961 | 42.362 years | +3.95% |
| 1960 | 40.752 years | — |
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