Gross capital formation in Libya
Libya: Gross capital formation was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Libya, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Libya stood at 6.86 billion current US$.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Libya peaked at 18.79 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.77 billion current US$, in 2002.
Libya ranks 108th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Libya, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.38 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 4.19 billion current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1992 | 4.12 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 4.99 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1994 | 4.67 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 3.11 billion current US$ | -33.5% |
| 1996 | 4.32 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1997 | 3.80 billion current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1998 | 3.26 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 3.41 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 4.53 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 2001 | 3.67 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 2.77 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 2003 | 5.08 billion current US$ | +83.7% |
| 2004 | 3.86 billion current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2005 | 4.50 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 12.65 billion current US$ | +180.8% |
| 2007 | 13.00 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 18.79 billion current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2009 | 15.82 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 14.93 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 4.07 billion current US$ | -72.8% |
| 2012 | 14.08 billion current US$ | +246.3% |
| 2013 | 16.34 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 15.05 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 8.47 billion current US$ | -43.7% |
| 2016 | 6.89 billion current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 9.21 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2018 | 11.61 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2019 | 9.53 billion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 4.43 billion current US$ | -53.5% |
| 2021 | 4.28 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 4.55 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 7.43 billion current US$ | +63.4% |
| 2024 | 6.92 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 6.86 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 6.86 billion current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 60% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Libya's 6.86 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +246.3% | 4.07 billion current US$ | 14.08 billion current US$ |
| 2006 | +180.8% | 4.50 billion current US$ | 12.65 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.13 billion current US$ | 3.11 billion current US$ | 5.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.47 billion current US$ | 2.77 billion current US$ | 18.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.02 billion current US$ | 4.07 billion current US$ | 16.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.75 billion current US$ | 4.28 billion current US$ | 7.43 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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$), annual growth rate 12.66 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Libya?
- Gross capital formation in Libya was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 18.79 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.77 billion current US$ in 2002.
- How does Libya rank for gross capital formation?
- Libya ranks 108th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.