Imports of goods and services in Libya

Libya: Imports of goods and services was 31.72 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
31.72 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
81st
of 192 countries
All-time high
35.00 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
5.25 billion current US$
in 1999
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Imports of goods and services in Libya, 1990–2025

10.0B20.0B30.0B1990200720251990: 9.0B current US$1991: 9.8B current US$1992: 8.6B current US$1993: 9.7B current US$1994: 7.5B current US$1995: 5.7B current US$1996: 6.7B current US$1997: 6.7B current US$1998: 5.7B current US$1999: 5.2B current US$2000: 5.3B current US$2001: 5.7B current US$2002: 7.0B current US$2003: 8.7B current US$2004: 10.7B current US$2005: 12.8B current US$2006: 15.6B current US$2007: 19.9B current US$2008: 25.3B current US$2009: 27.0B current US$2010: 24.0B current US$2011: 12.0B current US$2012: 29.0B current US$2013: 35.0B current US$2014: 25.4B current US$2015: 16.9B current US$2016: 13.2B current US$2017: 13.7B current US$2018: 18.5B current US$2019: 25.4B current US$2020: 14.3B current US$2021: 25.4B current US$2022: 27.8B current US$2023: 33.2B current US$2024: 31.9B current US$2025: 31.7B current US$

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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

Indicator
Imports of goods and services (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
237 places, 11,453 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.