Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was -0.5543 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Libya, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Libya stood at -0.5543 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 86.2% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 142.32 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -50.05 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Libya ranks 166th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -12.31 % change on previous year | -230.8% |
| 1993 | 12.07 % change on previous year | -198.1% |
| 1994 | -22.75 % change on previous year | -288.5% |
| 1995 | -23.38 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 16.36 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6732 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1998 | -15.15 % change on previous year | -2349.9% |
| 1999 | -7.83 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2000 | 0.1199 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2001 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +6598.2% |
| 2002 | 23.07 % change on previous year | +187.2% |
| 2003 | 25.24 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 22.61 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 19.82 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 21.13 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 28.08 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 2008 | 26.7 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2010 | -11.17 % change on previous year | -262.7% |
| 2011 | -50.05 % change on previous year | +348.2% |
| 2012 | 142.32 % change on previous year | -384.3% |
| 2013 | 20.61 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2014 | -27.4 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 2015 | -33.51 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 2016 | -21.61 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2017 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 2018 | 35.6 % change on previous year | +1009.5% |
| 2019 | 36.91 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2020 | -43.47 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 2021 | 77.35 % change on previous year | -277.9% |
| 2022 | 9.38 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2023 | 19.42 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2024 | -4.01 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2025 | -0.5543 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -4.77 % change on previous year | -23.38 % change on previous year | 16.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 18.17 % change on previous year | 0.1199 % change on previous year | 28.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.49 % change on previous year | -50.05 % change on previous year | 142.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.69 % change on previous year | -43.47 % change on previous year | 77.35 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 163 Micronesia, Federated States of 0 % change on previous year compare
- 164 French Polynesia -0.1181 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Bhutan -0.336 % change on previous year compare
- 167 San Marino -0.8595 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Macau, China -1.16 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -1.55 % 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1653 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,066 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6595 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 4,253 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 22,561 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Libya was -0.5543 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 142.32 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.05 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 166th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.