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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 8,634 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 64.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 8,634 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 5.31 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.55 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.25 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -4.24 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -799.24 million current US$ (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.