Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya
Libya: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 2.8% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya, 2002–2017
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya is 2.8%, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 23.2% on the previous year and down 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya peaked at 5.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2012.
That places Libya 179th out of 202 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.1% | — |
| 2003 | 5.9% | +89.5% |
| 2004 | 5.7% | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 5.1% | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 4.6% | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 5.0% | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -21.4% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | -37.7% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | +28.2% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | +54.0% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | -23.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 24% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 30% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +89.5% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| 2014 | +54.0% | 3.0% | 4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 8 |
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)
- 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya was 2.8% in 2017, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2012.
- How does Libya rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Libya ranks 179th out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.