Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -29.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Libya stood at -29.99 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 526.6% on the previous year and up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 108.51 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -288.72 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Libya 136th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 108.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2007 | 36.79 % change on previous year | -3070.8% |
| 2008 | 39.18 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2009 | -52.12 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 2010 | -264.41 % change on previous year | +407.3% |
| 2011 | 88.7 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2012 | 94.92 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 100 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2015 | -288.72 % change on previous year | -388.7% |
| 2016 | -31.86 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 2017 | -125.89 % change on previous year | +295.2% |
| 2018 | 0.071 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2019 | -15.79 % change on previous year | -22329.8% |
| 2020 | 67.14 % change on previous year | -525.2% |
| 2021 | -64.61 % change on previous year | -196.2% |
| 2022 | 51.57 % change on previous year | -179.8% |
| 2023 | -163.29 % change on previous year | -416.6% |
| 2024 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 2025 | -29.99 % change on previous year | -526.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's -29.99 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.12 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
- Libya's -29.99 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -29.99 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate 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 | -22329.8% | 0.071 % change on previous year | -15.79 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +3070.8% | -1.24 % change on previous year | 36.79 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.22 % change on previous year | -52.12 % change on previous year | 108.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -49.22 % change on previous year | -288.72 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -22.03 % change on previous year | -163.29 % change on previous year | 67.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 133 Congo -28.85 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Palau -29.29 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Cuba -29.63 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Botswana -31.04 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Eswatini -31.54 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Bermuda -32.52 % 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)
- 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 terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Libya?
- Terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Libya was -29.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 108.51 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -288.72 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Libya rank for terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 136th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. 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 Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.