Emissions from food in Libya
Libya: Emissions from food was 9.85 million in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
9.85 million
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
123rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
13.98 million
in 1996
All-time low
9.66 million
in 2011
Years of data
26
1990–2015
Emissions from food in Libya, 1990–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2015, emissions from food in Libya stood at 9.85 million.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions from food in Libya peaked at 13.98 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 9.66 million, in 2011.
Libya ranks 123rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Emissions from food in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.42 million | — |
| 1991 | 10.34 million | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 10.77 million | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 11.63 million | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 12.60 million | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 13.40 million | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 13.98 million | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 12.17 million | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 11.65 million | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 11.38 million | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 11.24 million | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 10.99 million | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 10.77 million | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 11.69 million | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 11.88 million | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 13.30 million | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 13.06 million | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 12.57 million | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 12.53 million | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 12.71 million | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 13.76 million | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 9.66 million | -29.8% |
| 2012 | 11.52 million | +19.3% |
| 2013 | 10.81 million | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 10.17 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 9.85 million | -3.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 9.85 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.12 million, 54% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 9.85 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16.40 million, 60% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.83 million | 10.34 million | 13.98 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.07 million | 10.77 million | 13.30 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.96 million | 9.66 million | 13.76 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emissions from food in Libya?
- Emissions from food in Libya was 9.85 million in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions from food recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.98 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest emissions from food recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.66 million in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for emissions from food?
- Libya ranks 123rd out of 217 countries with data for 2015.
- Is emissions from food rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Emissions from food. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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