Primary income receipts in Libya
Libya: Primary income receipts was 4.03 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Libya, 1977–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, primary income receipts in Libya stood at 4.03 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 118.2% on the previous year and up 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Libya peaked at 4.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 243.88 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Libya ranks 65th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 328.21 million BoP, current US$ | 243.88 million BoP, current US$ | 423.58 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 794.68 million BoP, current US$ | 447.26 million BoP, current US$ | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 563.03 million BoP, current US$ | 435.50 million BoP, current US$ | 775.70 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 684.00 million BoP, current US$ | 4.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 871.00 million BoP, current US$ | 4.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Libya
- Exports of goods and services 71.7% (2025)
- Services, value added 28.43 billion constant 2015 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)
- Services, value added 68.67 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 14.3% (2025)
- Services, value added 12.94 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Libya?
- Primary income receipts in Libya was 4.03 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 243.88 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Libya rank for primary income receipts?
- Libya ranks 65th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve 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.