ATM Density Statistics in Libya (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, ATM density in Libya came to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Up from 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Libya ranks #16 of 19 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #132 of 174 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 17 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- ATM Density in Libya as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +49.5% (2022)
- Up from 11.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +9.1% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 3.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 3.5 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- 17 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Libya.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #16 of 19 (2022)
- Libya ranks 16 of 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #132 of 174 (2022)
- Libya ranks 132 of 174 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 40.6 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Libya (17 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 40.6 per 100,000 adults across the 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 29.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (22.7%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults (2022)
- 16.1 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) country wide (number) (2022)
- 832 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Libya (2024)
- 82% (2024)
- 82% of the population in Libya used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.4 million (2024)
- Libya had a population of 7.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | +49.5% |
| 2021 | 11.4 | +22.8% |
| 2020 | 9.3 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 9.2 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 9 | +130.9% |
| 2017 | 3.9 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 4 | −1.8% |
| 2015 | 4.1 | −1.9% |
| 2014 | 4.1 | −2.3% |
| 2013 | 4.2 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 4.3 | +19.3% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 3.4 | −2.9% |
| 2009 | 3.5 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 3.4 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | −1.1% |
| 2006 | 3.4 | −0.6% |
| 2005 | 3.4 | −3.0% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for ATM density in Libya?
ATM density in Libya stood at 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the atm density data for Libya come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.ATM.TOTL.P5). The latest observation for Libya is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has atm density in Libya changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 3.5 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 17 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.ATM.TOTL.P5, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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