General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Libya
Libya: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Libya, 2010–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Libya stood at 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Libya peaked at 17,268 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10,410 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 2018.
Libya ranks 168th of 172 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Libya, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,948 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 2011 | 15,945 constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.5% |
| 2012 | 16,593 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 17,244 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 17,268 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 17,250 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 13,462 constant LCU per square kilometre | -22.0% |
| 2017 | 12,008 constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 10,410 constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 11,555 constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 12,822 constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2021 | 12,570 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 12,428 constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 759,546 constant LCU per square kilometre, 2% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Libya's 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 780,564 constant LCU per square kilometre, 2% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,368 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10,410 constant LCU per square kilometre | 17,268 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,734 constant LCU per square kilometre | 12,428 constant LCU per square kilometre | 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 165 Oman 23,868 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 166 Zimbabwe 20,902 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 167 Greenland 18,509 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 169 Venezuela 11,660 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 170 Papua New Guinea 3,391 constant LCU per square kilometre
- 171 Tajikistan 1,606 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Libya
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -56.51 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7.66 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 794.70 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 13.21 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0181 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 108.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 12.66 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Libya?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Libya was 13,115 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 17,268 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2014.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,410 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2018.
- How does Libya rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Libya ranks 168th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.