Libya: economy and key statistics
Libya is number 101 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $48.1 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $6,449. The economy grew by 13.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 18.8%. The economy is 73% industry, 27% services, 2% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 5 R&D labs, 1 investors.
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National power
Libya is number 86 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 34.5 out of 100: economic 58, technology 10, military 28 and human capital 47.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $48.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $123.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $6,449 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +13.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 1.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 18.8% | 2025 |
| Population | 7.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 2.6 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 27% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 73% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 72% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.8% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 82% of people | 2024 |
Investors in Libya
Other economies in Middle East
- Saudi Arabia (#19)
- Israel (#26)
- United Arab Emirates (#30)
- Egypt (#43)
- Iran (#44)
- Algeria (#51)
- Iraq (#54)
- Qatar (#56)
- Morocco (#58)
- Kuwait (#59)
- Oman (#71)
- Jordan (#90)
- Tunisia (#93)
- Bahrain (#99)
- Malta (#118)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Libya?
Libya had a GDP of $48.1 billion in 2025, ranking number 101 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Libya?
GDP per person in Libya was $6,449 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Libya growing?
The economy of Libya grew by 13.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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