Libya Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Libya's birth rate was 15.9 in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Libya's birth rate stood at 15.9 in 2025, a decline of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.9 by 2025. Libya ranked 90th globally.
Libya’s birth rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span covered by World Bank data, declining from an all‑time peak of 51.27 births per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 15.89 in 2025, placing the country 90th globally. The steep downward trajectory reflects a combination of urbanisation, expanded female education and the long‑term effects of political instability that have reshaped family‑planning norms. By 2025 Libya’s rate matches Morocco’s 15.89 and is only slightly above St. Martin (French part) at 16.08, indicating convergence with other North African and small‑state peers that have similarly moderated fertility. The reduction in births per woman has contributed to slower natural population growth, prompting the government to consider policies that encourage higher fertility to offset ageing and labour‑force concerns. Unless substantial incentives or shifts in cultural attitudes occur, the current downward trend is likely to persist, keeping Libya’s birth rate among the lower half of global averages.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.9 | −1.1 | #90 |
| 2023 | 17.0 | −0.5 | #127 |
| 2022 | 17.5 | −0.6 | #130 |
| 2021 | 18.2 | −0.6 | #129 |
| 2020 | 18.7 | −0.5 | #130 |
| 2019 | 19.2 | −0.6 | #130 |
| 2018 | 19.8 | −0.7 | #132 |
| 2017 | 20.5 | −0.7 | #133 |
| 2016 | 21.3 | −0.7 | #134 |
| 2015 | 21.9 | −0.7 | #136 |
| 2014 | 22.6 | +0.1 | #137 |
| 2013 | 22.5 | −0.0 | #136 |
| 2012 | 22.6 | −2.3 | #138 |
| 2011 | 24.9 | +1.4 | #145 |
| 2010 | 23.5 | +0.4 | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's birth rate was 15.9 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
Libya's birth rate peaked at 51.3 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Libya was 15.9 in 2025.
Libya ranks 90th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's birth rate is projected to reach 15.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Libya in 2025 was 15.9. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_birth-rate,
title = {Libya Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}