Beef production in Libya
Libya: Beef production was 6,219 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef production in Libya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Libya recorded 6,219 tonnes for beef production in 2024.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef production in Libya peaked at 51,000 tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2,419 tonnes, in 1964.
Libya ranks 143rd of 197 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,648 tonnes | 2,419 tonnes | 6,641 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,563 tonnes | 3,757 tonnes | 41,118 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,160 tonnes | 21,200 tonnes | 51,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,640 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,780 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 5,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,098 tonnes | 5,800 tonnes | 6,650 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,356 tonnes | 5,860 tonnes | 7,010 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 721.88 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 901,647 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 12.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 249,794 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beef production in Libya?
- Beef production in Libya was 6,219 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest beef production recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 51,000 tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest beef production recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,419 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Libya rank for beef production?
- Libya ranks 143rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is beef production rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Beef production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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