Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Libya
Libya: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 702 million current US$ in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
702 million current US$
Change on year
down 50.7%
World rank
125th
of 224 countries
All-time high
3,850 million current US$
in 2007
All-time low
-133 million current US$
in 2001
Years of data
23
1990–2013
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Libya, 1990–2013
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2013, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Libya stood at 702 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.7% on the previous year and up 390.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Libya peaked at 3,850 million current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, -133 million current US$, in 2001.
Libya ranks 125th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Libya, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 158.91 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 91.9 million current US$ | -42.2% |
| 1992 | 99.09 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 58.15 million current US$ | -41.3% |
| 1994 | -72.62 million current US$ | -224.9% |
| 1995 | -88.49 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1996 | -111.72 million current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1997 | -67.9 million current US$ | -39.2% |
| 1998 | -127.89 million current US$ | +88.4% |
| 1999 | -128.07 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 141 million current US$ | -210.1% |
| 2001 | -133 million current US$ | -194.3% |
| 2002 | 145 million current US$ | -209.0% |
| 2003 | 143 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 357 million current US$ | +149.7% |
| 2005 | 1,038 million current US$ | +190.8% |
| 2006 | 2,064 million current US$ | +98.8% |
| 2007 | 3,850 million current US$ | +86.5% |
| 2008 | 3,180 million current US$ | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 3,310 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 1,909 million current US$ | -42.3% |
| 2012 | 1,425 million current US$ | -25.4% |
| 2013 | 702 million current US$ | -50.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 702 million current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 926.87 million current US$, 76% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 702 million current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,635 million current US$, 43% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -18.86 million current US$ | -128.07 million current US$ | 158.91 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,410 million current US$ | -133 million current US$ | 3,850 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,345 million current US$ | 702 million current US$ | 1,909 million current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 122 New Caledonia 725.76 million current US$ compare
- 123 Mali 708.59 million current US$ compare
- 124 Kyrgyzstan 705.33 million current US$ compare
- 126 Mauritius 681.28 million current US$ compare
- 127 El Salvador 639.63 million current US$ compare
- 128 Kuwait 614.09 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Libya
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -240.99 % change on previous year (2019)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.094 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 605.92 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 442.44 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Libya?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Libya was 702 million current US$ in 2013, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3,850 million current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -133 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Libya rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Libya ranks 125th out of 224 countries with data for 2013.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 390.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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