Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Libya is $52.45 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 6.7%. GDP per capita is $6,962.
Libya GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Libya has grown from $40.19 billion in 1980 to $52.45 billion in 2026.
Libya GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Libya. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
1.01%
Best Year
2012 (+86.8%)
Worst Year
2011 (-50.3%)
Years of Contraction
22 of 47
GDP per capita in Libya rose from $5,999 in 2025 to $6,962 in 2026, an increase of 16.1%.
"Libya GDP", "Libya gross domestic product", and "Libya economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Libya
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Libya for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Libya nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$52,453,000,000
6.7%
$6,962
1.03%
2025
$44,732,000,000
15.9%
$5,999
1.03%
2024
$49,349,000,000
4.2%
$6,686
1.03%
2023
$43,958,000,000
10.5%
$6,017
1.14%
2022
$43,281,000,000
-8.6%
$5,992
1.25%
2021
$35,216,000,000
27.3%
$4,936
1.28%
2020
$46,893,000,000
-29.5%
$6,656
1.35%
2019
$69,237,000,000
-11.2%
$9,961
1.49%
2018
$76,682,000,000
7.9%
$11,196
1.63%
2017
$67,153,000,000
32.5%
$9,965
1.61%
2016
$49,913,000,000
-1.5%
$7,526
1.53%
2015
$48,718,000,000
-0.8%
$7,459
1.63%
2014
$57,384,000,000
-23%
$8,928
1.93%
2013
$75,355,000,000
-18%
$11,952
2.04%
2012
$92,542,000,000
86.8%
$14,976
-2.59%
2011
$48,170,000,000
-50.3%
$7,594
-2.39%
2010
$75,381,000,000
5%
$11,601
2.06%
2009
$60,767,000,000
-4.4%
$9,545
2.12%
2008
$86,804,000,000
-0.2%
$13,921
2.15%
2007
$68,211,000,000
6.2%
$11,174
2.07%
2006
$60,094,000,000
0.3%
$10,049
2.07%
2005
$48,852,000,000
10.6%
$8,338
2.13%
2004
$34,054,000,000
5.8%
$5,936
2.1%
2003
$27,026,000,000
16.1%
$4,809
2.02%
2002
$21,128,000,000
-3.7%
$3,836
1.92%
2001
$35,206,000,000
2.6%
$6,515
1.87%
2000
$39,498,000,000
4%
$7,445
1.67%
1999
$37,129,000,000
-0.2%
$7,116
1.5%
1998
$30,921,000,000
-0.7%
$6,015
1.5%
1997
$37,702,000,000
-2.6%
$7,444
1.56%
1996
$36,827,000,000
1.8%
$7,384
1.63%
1995
$33,739,000,000
-15.4%
$6,876
1.76%
1994
$29,719,000,000
3.2%
$6,163
1.88%
1993
$31,912,000,000
-5.5%
$6,742
2%
1992
$35,459,000,000
-4.5%
$7,642
2.11%
1991
$34,995,000,000
18.3%
$7,701
2.23%
1990
$31,627,000,000
3.7%
$7,115
-5.79%
1989
$27,446,000,000
7.2%
$5,817
4.54%
1988
$25,870,000,000
7.6%
$5,732
12.82%
1987
$23,009,000,000
-14.7%
$5,752
4.28%
1986
$24,756,000,000
-11.4%
$6,453
3.9%
1985
$30,384,000,000
0.6%
$8,229
-0.57%
1984
$30,890,000,000
-8.3%
$8,319
4.33%
1983
$32,988,000,000
-4.7%
$9,268
4.19%
1982
$34,616,000,000
1.5%
$10,135
4.72%
1981
$34,720,000,000
-20%
$10,645
4.62%
1980
$40,190,000,000
0.6%
$12,889
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The nominal GDP of Libya in 2026 is $52.45 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Libya 100th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Libya?
The GDP growth rate of Libya in 2026 is 6.7%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
GDP per capita in Libya in 2026 is $6,962, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Libya expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Libya to reach $49.47 billion by 2031, up from $52.45 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.