Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.56 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Libya recorded 5.56 % change on previous year for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 43.2% on the previous year and up 174.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 77.27 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -23.09 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Libya 119th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 1993 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 1994 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1995 | 0.8415 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1996 | 16.49 % change on previous year | +1859.8% |
| 1997 | 15.95 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1998 | -3.83 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 1999 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -153.1% |
| 2000 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +161.2% |
| 2001 | 8.91 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2002 | 42.25 % change on previous year | +374.3% |
| 2003 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2004 | 16.88 % change on previous year | +523.6% |
| 2005 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2006 | 52.17 % change on previous year | +514.3% |
| 2007 | 12.46 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2008 | 21.61 % change on previous year | +73.5% |
| 2009 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2010 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2011 | -18.29 % change on previous year | -1663.2% |
| 2012 | 47.25 % change on previous year | -358.3% |
| 2013 | 10.16 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2014 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2015 | -7.49 % change on previous year | +442.4% |
| 2016 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 2017 | 12.23 % change on previous year | +357.1% |
| 2018 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2019 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +229.4% |
| 2020 | -23.09 % change on previous year | -567.2% |
| 2021 | 77.27 % change on previous year | -434.6% |
| 2022 | 18.81 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2023 | 19.85 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2025 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.75 % change on previous year | -3.83 % change on previous year | 16.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 17.68 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 52.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -18.29 % change on previous year | 47.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.05 % change on previous year | -23.09 % change on previous year | 77.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 116 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5.67 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Hong Kong, China 5.62 % change on previous year compare
- 118 United States of America 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Slovenia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Israel 5.4 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Maldives 5.39 % change on previous year 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,754 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate -3.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7748 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 4,997 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 26,508 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 11.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.06 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya was 5.56 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 77.27 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.09 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 119th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.