Imports of goods and services in Libya
Libya: Imports of goods and services was 31.72 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Libya, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Libya is 31.72 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 87.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Libya peaked at 35.00 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.25 billion current US$, in 1999.
That places Libya 81st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.46 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 9.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.80 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 26.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.31 billion current US$ | 11.97 billion current US$ | 35.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.41 billion current US$ | 14.34 billion current US$ | 33.23 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 imports of goods and services in Libya?
- Imports of goods and services in Libya was 31.72 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 35.00 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.25 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does Libya rank for imports of goods and services?
- Libya ranks 81st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.8%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.