Imports of goods and services in Libya
Libya: Imports of goods and services was 22.16 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Libya, 2003–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Libya stood at 22.16 billion constant LCU.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Libya peaked at 44.51 billion constant LCU in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.19 billion constant LCU, in 2003.
Libya ranks 142nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services in Libya, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11.19 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2004 | 11.74 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 13.08 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 12.45 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 16.46 billion constant LCU | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 17.64 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 22.51 billion constant LCU | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 33.37 billion constant LCU | +48.2% |
| 2011 | 14.97 billion constant LCU | -55.1% |
| 2012 | 36.45 billion constant LCU | +143.4% |
| 2013 | 44.51 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 32.72 billion constant LCU | -26.5% |
| 2015 | 24.13 billion constant LCU | -26.3% |
| 2016 | 19.26 billion constant LCU | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 19.12 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 24.62 billion constant LCU | +28.8% |
| 2019 | 33.55 billion constant LCU | +36.3% |
| 2020 | 20.06 billion constant LCU | -40.2% |
| 2021 | 29.41 billion constant LCU | +46.6% |
| 2022 | 25.32 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 2023 | 21.13 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 20.49 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 22.16 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.01 billion constant LCU | 11.19 billion constant LCU | 22.51 billion constant LCU | 7 |
| 2010s | 28.27 billion constant LCU | 14.97 billion constant LCU | 44.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.10 billion constant LCU | 20.06 billion constant LCU | 29.41 billion constant LCU | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth -3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.02 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 6,556 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 34,780 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 13.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 1.38 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Libya?
- Imports of goods and services in Libya was 22.16 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 44.51 billion constant LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.19 billion constant LCU in 2003.
- How does Libya rank for imports of goods and services?
- Libya ranks 142nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.