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Libya

$6,449
GDP per capita, 2025 · world rank 108 of 192

Libya's GDP per capita was $6,449 in 2025, in current US dollars, according to the World Bank. That ranks 108th of 192 countries reporting it, and is 45% of the world figure of $14,406 for 2025. From 2006 to 2025 it went from $10,049 to $6,449, down 36%, against up 85% for the world over the same years. Its 20 year series peaked at $14,976 in 2012. Within Africa it ranks 7th of 54, and within Northern Africa 1st of 6.

GDP per capita against the world average

$4,936$9,956$14,976
2006LibyaWorld2025

Current US dollars. Source: World Bank.

Every indicator

  • GDP per capita
    US$
    $6,449
    2025 · rank 108 · -55% vs world
  • GDP growth
    % per year
  • Population
    people
  • Life expectancy
    years
  • Unemployment
    % of labour force
  • Inflation
    % per year
  • Internet users
    % of population
  • CO2 per capita
    tonnes
  • Renewable energy
    % of energy use
  • Income inequality
    Gini index
  • Fertility rate
    births per woman
  • Urban population
    % of population
  • Access to electricity
    % of population
  • Mobile subscriptions
    per 100 people
  • Trade
    % of GDP
  • Inflation, IMF estimate
    % per year
  • Government debt
    % of GDP

Latest year each series reports. Trends show up to the last 20 years.

Cities we track in Libya

Temperature now, from Open-Meteo.

Recent earthquakes near Libya

No magnitude 4.5 and above earthquakes named in Libya in the last 30 days.

Strongest magnitude 4.5 and above in the last 30 days. Matched on the place name USGS gives, so approximate.

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