Libya FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Libya's fdi inflows was 1.84% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Libya's fdi inflows stood at 1.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.84% by 2025. Libya ranked 119th globally.
Libya’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have contracted sharply since the early 1970s, falling from a peak of 6.89 % of GDP in 1970 to a historic trough of –3.92 % in 1975, and remaining negative for much of the subsequent decades. By 2025 the country recorded an inflow of 1.84 % of GDP, ranking 119th globally and placing it just above France’s 1.79 % and below Tajikistan’s 1.92 % among peers with similar rankings. The long‑term decline reflects persistent political instability, sanctions, and a weak regulatory environment that have deterred overseas investors. Recent modest recovery coincides with limited reforms and tentative reopening of the oil sector, yet the inflow level remains far below the 1970 peak. Continued diversification, improvement of the investment climate, and resolution of security concerns will be essential to sustain any upward trajectory in Libya’s FDI inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.84% | +0.04% | #119 |
| 2023 | 1.81% | +0.18% | #112 |
| 2022 | 1.62% | −0.09% | #134 |
| 2021 | 1.71% | +0.78% | #135 |
| 2013 | 0.93% | −0.61% | #157 |
| 2012 | 1.54% | −0.83% | #146 |
| 2010 | 2.37% | +0.11% | #123 |
| 2009 | 2.25% | −2.49% | #116 |
| 2008 | 4.74% | −2.15% | #94 |
| 2007 | 6.89% | +3.46% | #70 |
| 2006 | 3.43% | +1.24% | #106 |
| 2005 | 2.19% | +1.12% | #112 |
| 2004 | 1.08% | +0.53% | #139 |
| 2003 | 0.54% | −0.16% | #154 |
| 2002 | 0.71% | +1.10% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's fdi inflows was 1.84% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Libya's fdi inflows peaked at 6.89% in 1970.
The lowest fdi inflows in Libya was -3.92% in 1975.
Libya ranks 119th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Libya in 2025 was 1.84%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_fdi-inflows,
title = {Libya FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}