Imports by region of origin in Libya
Libya: Imports by region of origin was 755.60 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Libya, 1955–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Libya stood at 755.60 million current US$.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Libya peaked at 918.90 million current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million current US$, in 1955.
Libya ranks 104th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.14 million current US$ | 1.00 million current US$ | 23.80 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1960s | 62.36 million current US$ | 28.60 million current US$ | 127.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 153.92 million current US$ | 51.60 million current US$ | 311.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 295.47 million current US$ | 22.98 million current US$ | 612.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.50 million current US$ | 37.57 million current US$ | 211.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 412.11 million current US$ | 167.01 million current US$ | 893.56 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 480.43 million current US$ | 151.79 million current US$ | 918.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 503.48 million current US$ | 334.04 million current US$ | 755.60 million current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 2.8% (2017)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Libya?
- Imports by region of origin in Libya was 755.60 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 918.90 million current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million current US$ in 1955.
- How does Libya rank for imports by region of origin?
- Libya ranks 104th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.