Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya
Libya: Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) was -4.91 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya, 2011–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya stood at -4.91 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 330.1% on the previous year and down 172.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya peaked at 81.55 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -32.25 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Libya 164th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 2014 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2015 | 6.81 % change on previous year | +259.8% |
| 2016 | 17.46 % change on previous year | +156.5% |
| 2017 | 20.96 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2019 | 12.2 % change on previous year | +158.3% |
| 2020 | -32.25 % change on previous year | -364.4% |
| 2021 | 81.55 % change on previous year | -352.9% |
| 2022 | 20.26 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2023 | 17.35 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2025 | -4.91 % change on previous year | -330.1% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's -4.91 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.57 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
- Libya's -4.91 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.34 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.05 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 20.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 14.02 % change on previous year | -32.25 % change on previous year | 81.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 161 Maldives -3.34 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Chad -3.41 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Papua New Guinea -3.84 % change on previous year
- 165 Qatar -5.43 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Central African Republic -8.84 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Equatorial Guinea -14.13 % 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)
- 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 national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya?
- Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) in Libya was -4.91 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 81.55 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.25 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country)?
- Libya ranks 164th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 172.1%. 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 deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross national expenditure deflator Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure deflator (base year varies by country). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.