Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Libya
Libya: Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) was 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
2.22 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
2.32 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
23.26 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in Libya, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total agricultural imports in Libya is 2.22 billion FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in Libya peaked at 2.32 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.26 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
Libya ranks 7th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Libya, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23.51 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 23.26 million FAO, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 33.14 million FAO, current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1964 | 46.38 million FAO, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 1965 | 44.67 million FAO, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 63.80 million FAO, current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1967 | 87.19 million FAO, current US$ | +36.6% |
| 1968 | 88.73 million FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 96.24 million FAO, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 123.39 million FAO, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1971 | 156.87 million FAO, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1972 | 174.71 million FAO, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 322.88 million FAO, current US$ | +84.8% |
| 1974 | 474.79 million FAO, current US$ | +47.0% |
| 1975 | 609.18 million FAO, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1976 | 473.81 million FAO, current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1977 | 724.93 million FAO, current US$ | +53.0% |
| 1978 | 767.43 million FAO, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 880.47 million FAO, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 1.29 billion FAO, current US$ | +46.5% |
| 1981 | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 1.20 billion FAO, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 1.14 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 1.11 billion FAO, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 924.83 million FAO, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1986 | 909.06 million FAO, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 845.33 million FAO, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 994.07 million FAO, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1989 | 1.07 billion FAO, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 1.30 billion FAO, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1991 | 1.34 billion FAO, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 1.13 billion FAO, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1993 | 1.30 billion FAO, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 957.64 million FAO, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1995 | 1.27 billion FAO, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1996 | 1.26 billion FAO, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 1.19 billion FAO, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 1.05 billion FAO, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 749.96 million FAO, current US$ | -28.7% |
| 2000 | 1.21 billion FAO, current US$ | +60.8% |
| 2001 | 1.66 billion FAO, current US$ | +37.3% |
| 2002 | 950.28 million FAO, current US$ | -42.6% |
| 2003 | 783.85 million FAO, current US$ | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 1.15 billion FAO, current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2005 | 1.27 billion FAO, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 1.07 billion FAO, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 1.74 billion FAO, current US$ | +61.5% |
| 2008 | 2.32 billion FAO, current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2009 | 1.97 billion FAO, current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ | +12.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 685.99 million FAO, current US$, 3.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Libya's 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.20 billion FAO, current US$, 69% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56.32 million FAO, current US$ | 23.26 million FAO, current US$ | 96.24 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 470.84 million FAO, current US$ | 123.39 million FAO, current US$ | 880.47 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ | 845.33 million FAO, current US$ | 1.50 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.16 billion FAO, current US$ | 749.96 million FAO, current US$ | 1.34 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 billion FAO, current US$ | 783.85 million FAO, current US$ | 2.32 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ | 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in Libya?
- Total agricultural imports in Libya was 2.22 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest total agricultural imports recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.32 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.26 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Libya rank for total agricultural imports?
- Libya ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural imports are expressed in terms of value. They cover all movements into the country of the commodity in question during the reference period. They include commercial trade, food aid granted on specific terms, donated quantities and estimates of unrecorded trade.