Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Libya
Libya: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure was 1.85 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Libya, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, debit/expenditure in Libya is 1.85 billion, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.3% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, debit/expenditure in Libya peaked at 4.32 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 337.00 million, in 2020.
That places Libya 105th out of 198 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.
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.12 billion | — |
| 2006 | 2.77 billion | +31.0% |
| 2007 | 2.50 billion | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 3.88 billion | +55.4% |
| 2009 | 1.88 billion | -51.5% |
| 2010 | 2.35 billion | +24.7% |
| 2011 | 1.15 billion | -50.9% |
| 2012 | 4.32 billion | +274.7% |
| 2013 | 2.81 billion | -35.1% |
| 2014 | 1.28 billion | -54.6% |
| 2015 | 458.60 million | -64.1% |
| 2016 | 485.70 million | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 1.15 billion | +137.7% |
| 2018 | 1.38 billion | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 1.33 billion | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 337.00 million | -74.6% |
| 2021 | 1.41 billion | +317.7% |
| 2022 | 1.72 billion | +22.4% |
| 2023 | 1.85 billion | +7.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 1.85 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.22 billion, 57% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Libya's 1.85 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.80 billion, 39% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.63 billion | 1.88 billion | 3.88 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.67 billion | 458.60 million | 4.32 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 billion | 337.00 million | 1.85 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 85.76 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 63.22 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.57 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 82.34 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.7224 (2019)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 71.96 units per person (2019)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, debit/expenditure in Libya?
- Primary income, debit/expenditure in Libya was 1.85 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4.32 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 337.00 million in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Libya ranks 105th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income, debit/expenditure rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.