Libya: total labor force 2004-2023

In 2023, the total number of people in the labor force in Libya increased by 70.9 thousand people (+3.05 percent) compared to 2022. With 2.4 million people, the number of people in the labor force thereby reached its highest value in the observed period.
The labor force is the total number of people aged 15 and older currently employed, those unemployed but seeking work, and first-time job-seekers. It excludes individuals who are unemployed and not seeking employment, such as students and retirees.

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Total number of people in the labor force in Libya from 2004 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

Characteristic	Number of people in thousands
2023	2,397.86
2022	2,326.94
2021	2,222.45
2020	2,160.99
2019	2,192.33
2018	2,146.17
2017	2,099.06
2016	2,056.3
2015	2,018.82
2014	1,982.65
2013	1,939.4
2012	1,894.79
2011	2,038.18

1,8001,9002,0002,1002,2002,3002,4002,500

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Release date

October 2024

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Region

Libya

Survey time period

2004 to 2023

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
Data are estimates.

The source adds the following information:
'Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers.'

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