Libya Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Libya's industry value added was 99.74% in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 35.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Libya's industry value added stood at 99.74% in 2025, a rise of +26.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.74% by 2025. Libya ranked 1st globally.
Libya’s industry value added rose sharply from 65.83 in 2002 to an all‑time peak of 99.74 in 2025, positioning the country at #1 globally for the indicator. The surge followed a dramatic trough of 15.95 in 2020, reflecting the severe contraction of industrial output during the post‑revolutionary period and the COVID‑19 pandemic. Recovery accelerated after 2020 as reconstruction investments and renewed oil‑linked manufacturing drove output higher, outpacing peers such as Guyana, which recorded 88.48 in the same year, and Brunei Darussalam at 63.87. Over the 24‑year coverage, Libya’s industry sector has more than doubled its contribution to GDP, underscoring the impact of policy reforms and infrastructure rebuilding. Continued diversification away from hydrocarbons and sustained foreign direct investment will be crucial to maintain the upward trajectory and avoid a reversal of the gains achieved since the 2020 low.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 123.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 111.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.74% | +26.25% | #1 |
| 2024 | 73.50% | −5.40% | #173 |
| 2023 | 78.90% | +2.06% | #192 |
| 2022 | 76.84% | +1.93% | #197 |
| 2021 | 74.91% | +58.96% | #200 |
| 2020 | 15.95% | −34.03% | #41 |
| 2019 | 49.98% | +0.30% | #194 |
| 2018 | 49.68% | +10.70% | #193 |
| 2017 | 38.98% | +12.90% | #184 |
| 2016 | 26.08% | −8.75% | #131 |
| 2015 | 34.83% | −11.94% | #176 |
| 2014 | 46.77% | −18.35% | #190 |
| 2013 | 65.12% | −8.61% | #199 |
| 2012 | 73.74% | +19.84% | #199 |
| 2011 | 53.90% | −21.85% | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's industry value added was 99.74% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 35.7% increase from the previous year.
Libya's industry value added peaked at 99.74% in 2025.
The lowest industry value added in Libya was 15.95% in 2020.
Libya ranks 1st globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's industry value added is projected to reach 99.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Libya in 2025 was 99.74%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_industry-value-added,
title = {Libya Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}