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Libya

04:05:05 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Tripoli · UTC+02:00
🌤️ 26°C · Mainly clear · 💧 53% · 💨 15.2 km/h
LY LBY Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Libya Country Statistics

Explore Libya population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Libya.

Libya Population

The population of Libya is 7,458,555 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 1.04%.

Libya GDP

The total GDP of Libya is $48.10B in the latest available data.

Libya GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Libya is 13.37%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Libya GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Libya is $6,449 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Libya Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Libya.

  • Birth rate 16.50
  • Death rate 6.53
  • Life expectancy 71.1 years
  • Population growth 1.04%

Libya Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Libya.

  • Literacy rate 60.2%
  • Internet users 82.0%

Libya Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Libya.

  • Inflation 1.84%
  • Unemployment 18.8%

Libya Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Libya.

  • Renewable energy 3.1%
  • Energy consumption 2,662.17
  • CO₂ emissions 8.6646
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Libya.

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Population
7,458,555
reference year 2025
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GDP
$48.10B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$6,449
per person
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GDP Growth
13.37%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
71.1
years
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Internet Users
82.0%
of population
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Literacy Rate
60.2%
literacy
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Inflation
1.84%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 16.50
Death Rate 6.53
Population Growth 1.04%
Poverty Rate —
Unemployment 18.8%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Upper middle income
Agricultural Land 8.7%
Renewable Energy 3.1%
Energy Consumption 2,662.17
CO₂ Emissions 8.6646
EDUCATION DATA

Libya Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Libya.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 58.5% (2003)
Education Expenditure 2.3% (1999)
TOURISM DATA

Libya Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Libya.

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International Tourist Arrivals 34K 2008
Data Year 2008
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Libya Banking Information

Central banking information for Libya.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Libya
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Libya
ISO Code LY
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Libya Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Libya.

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ACTIVE 2018

Government of Libya vs IS

Location Libya
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2017

Government of Libya vs IS

Location Libya
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2016

Government of Libya vs IS

Location Libya
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2015

Government of Libya vs IS

Location Libya
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Libya from 2000 onward.

Population 7,458,555 people · 2025
GDP Growth 13.37 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 6,449 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 1.84 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 7.81 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 16.50 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 8.665 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 7,458,555 13.37 6,449 1.84 — — —
2024 7,381,023 1.90 6,569 2.13 — 16.50 8.665
2023 7,305,659 10.20 6,027 2.37 7.81 17.02 8.651
2022 7,223,805 -8.30 5,987 4.51 4.74 17.54 8.053
2021 7,135,175 28.30 4,936 2.87 6.05 18.18 8.179
2020 7,045,399 -29.46 6,650 1.45 7.11 18.74 6.487
2019 6,951,033 -11.20 9,963 -2.16 5.55 19.24 8.268
2018 6,849,055 7.94 11,197 13.17 4.87 19.84 8.362
2017 6,738,770 32.49 9,966 25.80 4.68 20.51 8.220
2016 6,632,126 -1.49 7,526 25.85 6.17 21.25 7.713
2015 6,531,819 -0.84 7,458 10.40 5.81 21.92 8.341
2014 6,427,252 -23.04 8,926 2.43 5.18 22.62 9.615
2013 6,304,628 -18.00 11,952 2.61 4.98 22.54 9.931
2012 6,179,328 86.83 14,976 6.06 3.96 22.59 10.172
2011 6,343,203 -50.34 7,594 15.52 4.02 24.91 6.974
2010 6,497,839 5.03 11,601 2.80 3.28 23.55 9.799
2009 6,366,686 -4.40 9,551 2.46 3.58 23.16 9.466
2008 6,235,430 -0.16 13,906 10.36 2.24 23.44 9.164
2007 6,104,380 6.23 11,145 6.25 2.42 23.71 8.804
2006 5,980,211 6.50 10,049 1.46 2.30 23.93 9.611
2005 5,858,798 11.87 8,079 2.65 2.52 23.90 9.853
2004 5,736,693 4.46 5,774 -2.20 3.38 23.38 9.279
2003 5,619,398 13.02 4,674 -2.19 3.97 22.92 9.572
2002 5,508,410 -0.96 3,718 -9.80 4.74 22.50 9.058
2001 5,403,639 -1.76 6,313 -8.81 3.93 22.06 9.021
2000 5,305,021 3.68 7,214 -2.90 3.32 21.69 9.290
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Libya

Capital Tripoli
Region Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Subregion —
ISO Code LBY
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