Libya Dam capacity per capita 2026: 50.98 cubic meters per inhabitant
Libya's dam capacity per capita in 2026 is 50.98 cubic meters per inhabitant (estimate), down 1.4% from 2025. It ranks #119 of 164 countries.
Dam capacity per capita measures the amount of water storage available for each individual in a country, expressed in cubic meters. This statistic highlights water resource management and its impact on sustainability and development. Understanding dam capacity is crucial for addressing water security and supporting agriculture, industry, and communities.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Dam capacity per capita over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50.98 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.42% | |
| 2025 | 51.72 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.40% | |
| 2024 | 52.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.74 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.38% | |
| 2023 | 53.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.78 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.45% | |
| 2022 | 53.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.67 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.23% | |
| 2021 | 54.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.7 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.26% | |
| 2020 | 55.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.75 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.34% | |
| 2019 | 56.09 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.47% | |
| 2018 | 56.93 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.93 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.61% | |
| 2017 | 57.86 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.93 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.58% | |
| 2016 | 58.79 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.9 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.51% | |
| 2015 | 59.69 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.97 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.60% | |
| 2014 | 60.66 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.18 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.91% | |
| 2013 | 61.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.25 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.99% | |
| 2012 | 63.1 cubic meters per inhabitant | +1.63 cubic meters per inhabitant | +2.65% | |
| 2011 | 61.47 cubic meters per inhabitant | +1.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | +2.44% | |
| 2010 | 60 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.24 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.02% | |
| 2009 | 61.24 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.29 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.06% | |
| 2008 | 62.53 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.10% | |
| 2007 | 63.87 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.33 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.03% | |
| 2006 | 65.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.35 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.03% | |
| 2005 | 66.55 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.08% | |
| 2004 | 67.96 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.04% | |
| 2003 | 69.38 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.4 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.98% | |
| 2002 | 70.78 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.37 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.90% | |
| 2001 | 72.15 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.83% | |
| 2000 | 73.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.23 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.64% | |
| 1999 | 74.72 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.48% | |
| 1998 | 75.84 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.14 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.48% | |
| 1997 | 76.98 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.53% | |
| 1996 | 78.18 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.28 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.62% | |
| 1995 | 79.46 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.4 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.73% | |
| 1994 | 80.86 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.52 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.85% | |
| 1993 | 82.38 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.65 cubic meters per inhabitant | -1.96% | |
| 1992 | 84.02 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.77 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.07% | |
| 1991 | 85.8 cubic meters per inhabitant | 1.91 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.18% | |
| 1990 | 87.71 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.07 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.30% | |
| 1989 | 89.78 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.23 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.42% | |
| 1988 | 92 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.41 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.55% | |
| 1987 | 94.41 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.72% | |
| 1986 | 97.05 cubic meters per inhabitant | 2.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.95% | |
| 1985 | 100 cubic meters per inhabitant | 3.32 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.21% | |
| 1984 | 103.32 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.98 cubic meters per inhabitant | -0.94% | |
| 1983 | 104.3 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.16 cubic meters per inhabitant | +0.16% | |
| 1982 | 104.14 cubic meters per inhabitant | +9.12 cubic meters per inhabitant | +9.60% | |
| 1981 | 95.01 cubic meters per inhabitant | 5.47 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.44% | |
| 1980 | 100.48 cubic meters per inhabitant | 5.92 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.56% | |
| 1979 | 106.4 cubic meters per inhabitant | +30.04 cubic meters per inhabitant | +39.34% | |
| 1978 | 76.36 cubic meters per inhabitant | +4.72 cubic meters per inhabitant | +6.58% | |
| 1977 | 71.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.56% | |
| 1976 | 75.86 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.42 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.50% | |
| 1975 | 80.28 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.6 cubic meters per inhabitant | -5.42% | |
| 1974 | 84.88 cubic meters per inhabitant | 4.33 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.85% | |
| 1973 | 89.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | +57.11 cubic meters per inhabitant | +177.97% | |
| 1972 | 32.09 cubic meters per inhabitant | +25.85 cubic meters per inhabitant | +414.22% | |
| 1971 | 6.24 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.29% | |
| 1970 | 6.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.22 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.28% | |
| 1969 | 6.67 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.05% | |
| 1968 | 6.88 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.2 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.80% | |
| 1967 | 7.08 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.19 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.59% | |
| 1966 | 7.27 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.18 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.44% | |
| 1965 | 7.45 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.21 cubic meters per inhabitant | -2.79% | |
| 1964 | 7.66 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.29 cubic meters per inhabitant | -3.61% | |
| 1963 | 7.95 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.34 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.05% | |
| 1962 | 8.29 cubic meters per inhabitant | 0.35 cubic meters per inhabitant | -4.09% | |
| 1961 | 8.64 cubic meters per inhabitant | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Libya Dam capacity per capita
What is Libya's dam capacity per capita in 2026?▾
Libya's dam capacity per capita is 50.98 cubic meters per inhabitant in 2026 (estimate), according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Is Libya's dam capacity per capita increasing or decreasing?▾
Libya's dam capacity per capita fell by 1.4% from 2025 (51.72 cubic meters per inhabitant) to 2026 (50.98 cubic meters per inhabitant). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 13.3%.
How does Libya rank for dam capacity per capita?▾
In 2026, Libya has the 119th highest dam capacity per capita out of 164 countries with data.
What was Libya's dam capacity per capita in 1961?▾
In 1961, Libya's dam capacity per capita was 8.64 cubic meters per inhabitant. By 2026 it rose by 490.1%.
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