Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Libya
Libya: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Libya, 2010–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Libya is 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Libya peaked at 11,810 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,939 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 2011.
Libya ranks 161st of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Libya, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,788 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 2011 | 2,939 constant LCU per square kilometre | -72.8% |
| 2012 | 10,179 constant LCU per square kilometre | +246.3% |
| 2013 | 11,810 constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 10,874 constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 6,120 constant LCU per square kilometre | -43.7% |
| 2016 | 4,978 constant LCU per square kilometre | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 6,654 constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 2018 | 8,909 constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 2019 | 5,322 constant LCU per square kilometre | -40.3% |
| 2020 | 7,031 constant LCU per square kilometre | +32.1% |
| 2021 | 6,549 constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 6,466 constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Libya's 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,857 constant LCU per square kilometre | 2,939 constant LCU per square kilometre | 11,810 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,455 constant LCU per square kilometre | 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre | 7,031 constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 158 Zimbabwe 17,504 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 159 Greenland 15,869 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 160 Turkmenistan 8,257 constant LCU per square kilometre
- 162 Papua New Guinea 4,171 constant LCU per square kilometre
- 163 Tajikistan 3,754 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 164 Venezuela 1,698 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 gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Libya?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Libya was 5,775 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 11,810 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,939 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Libya ranks 161st out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (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.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross capital formation 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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About this data
Gross capital formation (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.