Gross capital formation in Libya
Libya: Gross capital formation was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Libya, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Libya stood at 6.86 billion current US$.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Libya peaked at 18.79 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.77 billion current US$, in 2002.
Libya ranks 108th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.13 billion current US$ | 3.11 billion current US$ | 5.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.47 billion current US$ | 2.77 billion current US$ | 18.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.02 billion current US$ | 4.07 billion current US$ | 16.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.75 billion current US$ | 4.28 billion current US$ | 7.43 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Libya
- Services, value added 12.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 50.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 68.67 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 77.5% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 34.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 182.99 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 22.63 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 19.1% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 8.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 7.95 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Libya?
- Gross capital formation in Libya was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 18.79 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.77 billion current US$ in 2002.
- How does Libya rank for gross capital formation?
- Libya ranks 108th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.