Libya: growth of 15.9 % in 2025, real GDP +55.3 % since 2020 (IMF). GDP of 44.7 bn$, no. 17 in Africa. In current dollars: −4.6 % since 2020, as the Libyan dinar fell.
Source: IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026) · updated on
Economy
+55.3 %
real GDP, 2020 → 2025 (IMF)
- Growth 2025
- +15.9 %
- GDP 2025
- 44.7 bn$
Finances and debt
153.8 %
public debt, % of GDP, 2025 (IMF)
- Fiscal balance
- −30.5 %
Trade
95.9 %
of exports: Oil, gas, coal, 2024 (CEPII)
- Exports
- 30.5 bn$
- First client
- Italy · 24.6 %
Society
77.4 %
Access to electricity · 2024 (World Bank)
- Adults with an account · 2024
- 33.1 %
- Unemployment · 2025
- 18.8 %
Markets and rating
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No agency rating
IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026) · World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · CEPII, BACI · rating agencies
Questions
How much has the economy of Libya grown since 2020?
Libya: growth of 15.9 % in 2025, real GDP +55.3 % since 2020 (IMF). GDP of 44.7 bn$, no. 17 in Africa. In current dollars: −4.6 % since 2020, as the Libyan dinar fell.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
5,998 $ in 2025 at market exchange rates, 17,244 $ in purchasing power parity (IMF).
What is the inflation rate in Libya?
1.8 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF).
What is the public debt of Libya?
153.8 % of GDP in 2025, gross debt of the general government (IMF).
Where does Libya rank in Africa?
Economy no. 17 of 53 in Africa by GDP in current dollars in 2025 (IMF).
What is the credit rating of Libya?
Libya is not rated by S&P, Moody's or Fitch.
Is Libya business friendly?
Libya: a business climate harder than in most African countries. Above the African median on 0 indicators out of 4.
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Syli Atlas, « Libya », https://syliatlas.com/en/countries/libya. Data: IMF, World Economic Outlook (October 2026).