Communications, computer, etc. in Libya

Libya: Communications, computer, etc. was 7.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7.8%
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
185th
of 197 countries
All-time high
46.6%
in 1993
All-time low
-1.6%
in 2003
Years of data
47
1977–2023

Communications, computer, etc. in Libya, 1977–2023

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Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.

Analysis

Libya recorded 7.8% for communications, computer, etc. in 2023.

The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 42.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Libya peaked at 46.6% in 1993 and was at its lowest, -1.6%, in 2003.

Libya ranks 185th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28.1% 25.5% 30.4% 3
1980s 30.9% 20.7% 41.1% 10
1990s 30.2% 18.4% 46.6% 10
2000s 5.2% -1.6% 14.8% 10
2010s 13.4% 6.3% 19.9% 10
2020s 17.0% 7.8% 38.0% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is communications, computer, etc. in Libya?
Communications, computer, etc. in Libya was 7.8% in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 46.6% in 1993.
What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -1.6% in 2003.
How does Libya rank for communications, computer, etc.?
Libya ranks 185th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
Unit
% of service imports, BoP
Source
Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
244 places, 9,628 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.