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Libya economy
Libya’s economy grew 13.4% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 1.8% in 2025, and 18.8% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 13.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 18.8% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $48.1 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $6,449 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $14,304 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 4.2% | 2023 |
| Population | 7.5 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.