Libya Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Libya Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Libya population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Libya’s official name is the State of Libya. The country is located on the north coast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Algeria to the west and Tunisia to the northwest, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, and Niger to the southwest. Eventually, Libya declared independence on December 24, 1951.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Libya from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade during Libya’s independence in 1951. Click here to review Libya country overview.

Chart of Libya Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Libya’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 1.1 million people in 1950 to 1.4 million people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 27.3% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Libya is approximately 72.8 years (2019). Lastly, most of Libya’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Libya has increased from 35.2 years in 1950 to 72.8 years in 2019. To conclude, Libya maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Libya’s population growth in the 1960s.