Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Libya
Libya: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 31.72 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Libya, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Libya is 31.72 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 87.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Libya peaked at 35.00 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.25 billion current US$, in 1999.
That places Libya 81st out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Libya, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9.00 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 9.84 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 8.63 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 9.67 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 7.47 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1995 | 5.73 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1996 | 6.66 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 6.71 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 5.69 billion current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 5.25 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 5.25 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 5.67 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 6.98 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2003 | 8.75 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 10.72 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 12.85 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 15.56 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 19.93 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2008 | 25.26 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 26.99 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 23.98 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2011 | 11.97 billion current US$ | -50.1% |
| 2012 | 29.02 billion current US$ | +142.3% |
| 2013 | 35.00 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2014 | 25.41 billion current US$ | -27.4% |
| 2015 | 16.89 billion current US$ | -33.5% |
| 2016 | 13.24 billion current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2017 | 13.67 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 18.53 billion current US$ | +35.6% |
| 2019 | 25.37 billion current US$ | +36.9% |
| 2020 | 14.34 billion current US$ | -43.5% |
| 2021 | 25.44 billion current US$ | +77.4% |
| 2022 | 27.82 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 33.23 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 31.90 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2025 | 31.72 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 31.72 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.60 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 31.72 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.26 billion current US$, 61% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.46 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 9.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.80 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 26.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.31 billion current US$ | 11.97 billion current US$ | 35.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.41 billion current US$ | 14.34 billion current US$ | 33.23 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.094 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 605.92 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0686 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 442.44 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0332 units 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 31.72 billion current US$ 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 35.00 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.25 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does Libya rank for imports of goods and services?
- Libya ranks 81st out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.8%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.