Poultry livestock count in Libya
Libya: Poultry livestock count was 38.03 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38.03 million
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
82nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
38.22 million
in 2023
All-time low
366,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Libya, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, poultry livestock count in Libya stood at 38.03 million.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Libya peaked at 38.22 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 366,000, in 1961.
Libya ranks 82nd of 199 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.
Poultry livestock count in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 366,000 | — |
| 1962 | 439,000 | +19.9% |
| 1963 | 477,000 | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 549,000 | +15.1% |
| 1965 | 659,000 | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 757,000 | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 933,000 | +23.2% |
| 1968 | 1.14 million | +21.7% |
| 1969 | 1.17 million | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 1.25 million | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 1.05 million | -16.4% |
| 1972 | 1.99 million | +89.7% |
| 1973 | 4.59 million | +130.7% |
| 1974 | 3.44 million | -25.1% |
| 1975 | 4.64 million | +35.0% |
| 1976 | 4.89 million | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 4.54 million | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 4.56 million | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 5.10 million | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 5.50 million | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 8.50 million | +54.5% |
| 1982 | 8.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 8.85 million | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 9.85 million | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 10.00 million | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 10.50 million | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 10.85 million | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 11.85 million | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 13.80 million | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 16.50 million | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 17.30 million | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 17.00 million | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 16.00 million | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 20.00 million | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 25.50 million | +27.5% |
| 1996 | 24.80 million | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 24.02 million | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 24.00 million | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 24.50 million | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 24.80 million | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 25.00 million | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 24.00 million | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 30.60 million | +27.5% |
| 2008 | 31.00 million | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 32.00 million | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 33.00 million | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 34.00 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 34.50 million | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 34.85 million | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 34.00 million | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 33.78 million | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 34.17 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 34.79 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 36.17 million | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 36.55 million | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 36.55 million | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 36.16 million | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 36.64 million | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 38.22 million | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 38.03 million | -0.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 38.03 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.54 million, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Libya's 38.03 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 56.42 million, 67% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Poultry livestock count in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +130.7% | 1.99 million | 4.59 million |
| 1972 | +89.7% | 1.05 million | 1.99 million |
| 1981 | +54.5% | 5.50 million | 8.50 million |
| 1975 | +35.0% | 3.44 million | 4.64 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 720,667 | 366,000 | 1.17 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.61 million | 1.05 million | 5.10 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.84 million | 5.50 million | 13.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.96 million | 16.00 million | 25.50 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.74 million | 24.00 million | 32.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.58 million | 33.00 million | 36.55 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.12 million | 36.16 million | 38.22 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2749 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.06 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in Libya?
- Poultry livestock count in Libya was 38.03 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 38.22 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 366,000 in 1961.
- How does Libya rank for poultry livestock count?
- Libya ranks 82nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. 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 Poultry livestock count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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