Net portfolio investment in Libya
Libya: Net portfolio investment was 958.60 million usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Libya, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2023, net portfolio investment in Libya stood at 958.60 million usd.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 143.4% on the previous year and down 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Libya peaked at 10.96 billion usd in 2008 and was at its lowest, -1.44 billion usd, in 2016.
That places Libya 47th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Libya, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 706.00 million usd | — |
| 2001 | 1.36 billion usd | +92.5% |
| 2002 | -72.00 million usd | -105.3% |
| 2003 | 607.00 million usd | -943.1% |
| 2004 | 187.00 million usd | -69.2% |
| 2005 | 393.00 million usd | +110.2% |
| 2006 | 5.20 billion usd | +1222.6% |
| 2007 | 1.44 billion usd | -72.3% |
| 2008 | 10.96 billion usd | +661.3% |
| 2009 | 3.35 billion usd | -69.4% |
| 2010 | 4.40 billion usd | +31.1% |
| 2011 | 324.10 million usd | -92.6% |
| 2012 | 540.30 million usd | +66.7% |
| 2013 | 2.21 billion usd | +309.9% |
| 2014 | 829.90 million usd | -62.5% |
| 2015 | -523.20 million usd | -163.0% |
| 2016 | -1.44 billion usd | +176.0% |
| 2017 | 256.80 million usd | -117.8% |
| 2018 | -25.00 million usd | -109.7% |
| 2019 | -785.00 million usd | +3040.0% |
| 2020 | -175.70 million usd | -77.6% |
| 2021 | 912.90 million usd | -619.6% |
| 2022 | 393.80 million usd | -56.9% |
| 2023 | 958.60 million usd | +143.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 958.60 million usd is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 42.55 million usd, 22.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 958.60 million usd is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 958.60 million usd, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -3040.0% | -25.00 million usd | -785.00 million usd |
| 2006 | +1222.6% | 393.00 million usd | 5.20 billion usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.41 billion usd | -72.00 million usd | 10.96 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 578.50 million usd | -1.44 billion usd | 4.40 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 522.40 million usd | -175.70 million usd | 958.60 million usd | 4 |
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 net portfolio investment in Libya?
- Net portfolio investment in Libya was 958.60 million usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.96 billion usd in 2008.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.44 billion usd in 2016.
- How does Libya rank for net portfolio investment?
- Libya ranks 47th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).