🇱🇾 Libya
With 7,458,555 inhabitants (2025), Libya ranks 104 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Libya: $6,449 /inh. (2025), ranking 128 out of 211. Economic growth is 13.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 18.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Libya, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (1/177), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152).
Weaknesses – Libya, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Unmet need for contraception (150/150), Women's legal equality: retirement (185/186), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (181/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Libya has $6,449 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Libya has 18.8 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Libya has 1.8 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Libya has 13.4 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 61 % | 2021 | 1 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 13.4 % | 2025 | 3 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 12.2 % | 2025 | 3 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $4,639 /inh. | 2021 | 92 of 184 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $123.2B | 2025 | 96 of 201 |
| GDP | $48.1B | 2025 | 102 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $7,250 /inh. | 2025 | 113 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $16,521 /inh. | 2025 | 118 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $6,449 /inh. | 2025 | 128 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -3.9 % | 2025 | 9 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 7.1 % | 2014 | 48 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.8 % | 2025 | 59 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 64.4 % | 2021 | 72 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 6 % | 2014 | 103 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 5.3 LCU/$ | 2025 | 122 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 71.4 % | 2025 | 55 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.6 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 10 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 25.9 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 48 % | 2025 | 162 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 39 % | 2025 | 166 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 18.8 % | 2025 | 176 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 50.1 % | 2025 | 181 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 71.7 % | 2025 | 27 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 137.7 % | 2025 | 32 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 65.9 % | 2025 | 46 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 4.2 % | 2023 | 46 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $30.1B | 2025 | 72 of 205 |
| Services exports | $628.9M | 2023 | 146 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.6 % | 2019 | 167 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 0.8 % | 2023 | 100 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $827.6M | 2025 | 106 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 760,000 arr. | 2008 | 111 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.7 % | 2025 | 115 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $170M | 2010 | 146 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2006 | 192 of 196 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 32.3 % | 2025 | 11 of 187 |
| Military spending | 3.6 % | 2023 | 21 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 31.6 months | 2023 | 1 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $104.7B | 2025 | 30 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 12.5 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 73.2 % | 2025 | 2 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 25.9 % | 2023 | 61 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.5 % | 2025 | 163 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 14.3 % | 2025 | 166 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 2.8 % | 2017 | 178 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 30.9 % | 2025 | 183 of 189 |
| Services | 26.9 % | 2025 | 200 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 103.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.8 % | 2025 | 32 of 213 |
| Urban population | 87.9 % | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68 % | 2025 | 51 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.4 % | 2024 | 74 of 145 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 26.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 213 |
| Population | 7,458,555 inhab. | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5.2 % | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 27.2 yrs | 2023 | 145 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 47.1 per 100 | 2025 | 163 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.2 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 6.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 31 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 33 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 37 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 7.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 69 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 74 of 194 |
| Children per woman | 2.3 children/woman | 2024 | 83 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 16.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 89 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.04 % | 2025 | 95 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 21.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 128 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.6 yrs | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 136 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 58.9 yrs | 2023 | 137 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.1 yrs | 2024 | 145 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 72.7 yrs | 2024 | 150 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 3.5 per 1,000 | 2022 | 54 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.38 per 1,000 | 2017 | 58 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 19.2 % | 2023 | 63 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 7.8 % | 2023 | 64 of 191 |
| Physicians | 2.04 per 1,000 | 2017 | 85 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 96.4 % | 2024 | 114 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.6 % | 2024 | 125 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 63 per 100,000 | 2024 | 127 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 88.5 % | 2024 | 129 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 18.7 % | 2024 | 139 of 167 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 0.2 % | 2024 | 3 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 22 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 162.1 cm | 2014 | 57 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 59 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 173.5 cm | 2014 | 68 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 24.2 % | 2024 | 114 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.3 % | 2024 | 139 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 48.2 % | 2024 | 149 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 33.7 % | 2024 | 154 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 41.9 % | 2024 | 159 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 15.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0 L/person | 2024 | 196 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 97.6 % | 2022 | 2 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 99.4 % | 2022 | 6 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99 % | 2020 | 9 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 16 of 205 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 54 % | 2022 | 36 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.3 % | 2020 | 53 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 64 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 12.2 % | 2024 | 69 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.08 | 2003 | 159 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 167 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.5 % | 2020 | 176 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.06 | 2003 | 195 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Total area | 1,759,540 km² | 2024 | 16 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,759,540 km² | 2024 | 16 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 4,339 km | 2026 | 45 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 1,770 km | 2026 | 62 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 27 ° | 2026 | 84 of 232 |
| Population density | 4.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 205 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 423 m | 2026 | 90 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,267 m | 2026 | 109 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 6.8 % | 2015 | 150 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 97 m³/inh. | 2022 | 168 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 56 mm | 2022 | 179 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -47 m | 2026 | 216 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 8.7 % | 2024 | 179 of 207 |
| Arable land | 1 % | 2024 | 180 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 0.1 % | 2024 | 204 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 0.1 % | 2025 | 205 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.7 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.63 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.09 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.54 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.52 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.51 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.28 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.32 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.85 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.29 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.16 | 2025 | 161 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.12 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.25 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.36 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.81 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.13 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 13 pts | 2024 | 173 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.44 | 2025 | 177 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.49 | 2025 | 194 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.84 | 2025 | 195 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.65 | 2025 | 196 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.53 | 2025 | 197 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.66 | 2025 | 197 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,964 | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 13 % | 2025 | 136 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 16.5 % | 2025 | 142 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 25 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 35.8 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 20.8 /100 | 2025 | 185 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.3 pts | 2025 | 173 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2013 | 25 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 5.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 42 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 59 per 100,000 | 2023 | 105 of 192 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 40.2 % | 2014 | 150 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 16.3 % | 2014 | 161 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 66.1 % | 2021 | 78 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $553 | 2024 | 94 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $207 | 2024 | 95 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.5 /10 | 2024 | 172 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 4.1 % | 2025 | 25 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Libya?
Libya has about 7,458,555 inhabitants (2025), ranking 104 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
GDP per capita is $6,449 /inh. (2025): Libya ranks 128 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Libya?
Annual inflation is 1.8 % (2025); Libya ranks 59 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Libya?
The unemployment rate is 18.8 % (2025); Libya ranks 176 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Libya stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Libya has $6,449 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Libya come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.