Gross fixed capital formation in Libya

Libya: Gross fixed capital formation was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.86 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
107th
of 180 countries
All-time high
19.13 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
2.35 billion current US$
in 2003
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Libya, 1990–2025

05.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B1990200720251990: 4.0B current US$1991: 3.7B current US$1992: 3.6B current US$1993: 4.9B current US$1994: 4.7B current US$1995: 3.0B current US$1996: 3.8B current US$1997: 3.7B current US$1998: 3.0B current US$1999: 3.3B current US$2000: 4.5B current US$2001: 3.6B current US$2002: 2.7B current US$2003: 2.4B current US$2004: 4.6B current US$2005: 7.2B current US$2006: 12.6B current US$2007: 14.1B current US$2008: 19.1B current US$2009: 15.2B current US$2010: 16.4B current US$2011: 8.4B current US$2012: 14.7B current US$2013: 12.6B current US$2014: 13.3B current US$2015: 8.3B current US$2016: 9.7B current US$2017: 10.9B current US$2018: 12.3B current US$2019: 9.5B current US$2020: 4.4B current US$2021: 4.3B current US$2022: 4.5B current US$2023: 7.4B current US$2024: 6.9B current US$2025: 6.9B current US$

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Libya is 6.86 billion current US$, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Libya peaked at 19.13 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.35 billion current US$, in 2003.

Libya ranks 107th of 180 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.76 billion current US$ 2.98 billion current US$ 4.94 billion current US$ 10
2000s 8.59 billion current US$ 2.35 billion current US$ 19.13 billion current US$ 10
2010s 11.62 billion current US$ 8.33 billion current US$ 16.43 billion current US$ 10
2020s 5.75 billion current US$ 4.28 billion current US$ 7.43 billion current US$ 6

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 104 Georgia 7.25 billion current US$ compare
  2. 105 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7.25 billion current US$ compare
  3. 106 Mongolia 7.11 billion current US$ compare
  4. 108 Mali 6.52 billion current US$ compare
  5. 109 Armenia 6.26 billion current US$ compare
  6. 110 Macao 6.21 billion current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Libya?
Gross fixed capital formation in Libya was 6.86 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 19.13 billion current US$ in 2008.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 2.35 billion current US$ in 2003.
How does Libya rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Libya ranks 107th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 10,305 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.