Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Libya
Libya: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was -4.25 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Libya, 2003–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Libya stood at -4.25 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 24.9% on the previous year and down 406.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Libya peaked at 331.16 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -5.66 billion current US$, in 2024.
Libya ranks 179th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.10 billion current US$ | -2.51 billion current US$ | 331.16 million current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | -1.38 billion current US$ | -3.25 billion current US$ | -375.77 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.22 billion current US$ | -5.66 billion current US$ | -767.64 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Libya
- Industry (including construction), value added 73.2% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 50.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 12.94 billion current US$ (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 net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Libya?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Libya was -4.25 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 331.16 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.66 billion current US$ in 2024.
- How does Libya rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Libya ranks 179th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 406.3%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.