Libya Life Expectancy
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Libya's life expectancy was 70.2 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Libya's life expectancy stood at 70.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.2 by 2025. Libya ranked 153rd globally.
Libya’s life expectancy has risen sharply from 40.75 years in 1960 to 70.19 years in 2025, placing it 153rd globally and positioning it alongside peers such as São Tomé and Principe (70.44 years) and Turkmenistan (70.48 years). The most pronounced improvement occurred after the 1990s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 74.46 years in 2022, a level that reflects expanded health infrastructure and reduced infant mortality following post‑civil‑war reconstruction. Nevertheless, the 2025 figure marks a modest decline from the 2022 high, suggesting that lingering economic challenges and periodic disruptions to health services have begun to temper progress. Over the 65‑year coverage period, the trajectory has been upward, yet the recent dip signals vulnerability to shocks. Continued investment in primary care, disease prevention, and stable governance will be crucial to sustain and possibly exceed the 2022 peak, steering Libya toward a higher life expectancy in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 69.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.2 | +0.8 | #153 |
| 2023 | 69.3 | −5.1 | #155 |
| 2022 | 74.5 | +2.4 | #105 |
| 2021 | 72.1 | −0.3 | #113 |
| 2020 | 72.4 | −0.6 | #116 |
| 2019 | 72.9 | −0.2 | #119 |
| 2018 | 73.2 | +0.4 | #117 |
| 2017 | 72.7 | +0.9 | #121 |
| 2016 | 71.8 | +0.2 | #127 |
| 2015 | 71.6 | +0.3 | #126 |
| 2014 | 71.3 | −1.0 | #126 |
| 2013 | 72.3 | +0.2 | #119 |
| 2012 | 72.2 | +2.2 | #118 |
| 2011 | 70.0 | −2.2 | #136 |
| 2010 | 72.2 | +0.1 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's life expectancy was 70.2 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Libya's life expectancy peaked at 74.5 in 2022.
The lowest life expectancy in Libya was 40.8 in 1960.
Libya ranks 153rd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's life expectancy is projected to reach 70.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Libya in 2025 was 70.2. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_life-expectancy,
title = {Libya Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}