Libya Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Libya's exports was $48.6B in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Libya's exports stood at $48.6B in 2025, a rise of +$10.9B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $48.6B by 2025. Libya ranked 67th globally.
Libya’s export performance has risen markedly since the earliest recorded figure of 10,541,764,799.11 in 1977, reaching an all‑time peak of 62,157,800,000.00 in 2008 before falling to a trough of 5,365,776,652.41 in 1998, a decline that reflected the disruption of civil conflict and sanctions in the late 1990s. By 2025 exports had recovered to 48,624,260,000.00, placing the country 67th globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Bahrain (48,293,191,489.36) and Angola (46,274,165,118.88). The post‑peak rebound has been driven by renewed oil output, modest diversification into petrochemical products, and limited re‑engagement with European markets. Nevertheless, export growth remains vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices and domestic political stability. Continued investment in non‑hydrocarbon sectors and sustained peace could sustain the upward trajectory, while renewed conflict or sharp price shocks would likely reverse the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $53.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $48.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $48.6B | +$10.9B | #67 |
| 2023 | $37.8B | −$2.1B | #70 |
| 2022 | $39.8B | +$7.5B | #69 |
| 2021 | $32.4B | +$22.8B | #69 |
| 2020 | $9.5B | −$19.8B | #91 |
| 2019 | $29.3B | −$638.2M | #69 |
| 2018 | $30.0B | +$11.0B | #68 |
| 2017 | $19.0B | +$12.1B | #78 |
| 2016 | $6.8B | −$4.5B | #101 |
| 2015 | $11.3B | −$8.0B | #92 |
| 2014 | $19.4B | −$26.8B | #74 |
| 2013 | $46.2B | −$15.0B | #59 |
| 2012 | $61.2B | +$42.1B | #55 |
| 2011 | $19.1B | −$30.2B | #75 |
| 2010 | $49.3B | +$11.9B | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's exports was $48.6B in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 28.8% increase from the previous year.
Libya's exports peaked at $62.2B in 2008.
The lowest exports in Libya was $5.4B in 1998.
Libya ranks 67th globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's exports is projected to reach $48.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Libya's exports was approximately 48.62 billion ($48.6B) in 2025.
The exports of Libya in 2025 was $48.6B. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_exports,
title = {Libya Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}