Libya GDP Per Capita (2026)
Libya has a resource-rich North African economy supported primarily by oil and natural gas, alongside construction, trade, services, transport, and public-sector activity. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps place the country’s energy-driven output into a per-person context. Explore Libya’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$6,962
Est. in USD
World Rank
#108
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+16.1%
+$963
Africa Rank
#7
Out of 54 countries
1. Libya GDP Per Capita in 2026
Libya’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident, with hydrocarbons accounting for a major share of national production and export earnings. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized basis for comparing Libya with countries of different sizes. The indicator also helps show how resource-based economic activity translates into output generated per person.
2. Libya GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Libya GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,962 | +16.1% |
| 2025 | $5,999 | -10.3% |
| 2024 | $6,686 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | $6,017 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $5,991 | +21.4% |
| 2021 | $4,936 | -25.8% |
| 2020 | $6,656 | -33.2% |
| 2019 | $9,961 | -11.0% |
| 2018 | $11,196 | +12.4% |
| 2017 | $9,965 | +32.4% |
| 2016 | $7,526 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | $7,459 | -16.5% |
| 2014 | $8,928 | -25.3% |
| 2013 | $11,952 | -20.2% |
| 2012 | $14,976 | +97.2% |
| 2011 | $7,594 | -34.5% |
| 2010 | $11,601 | +21.6% |
| 2009 | $9,544 | -31.4% |
| 2008 | $13,921 | +24.6% |
| 2007 | $11,174 | +11.2% |
| 2006 | $10,049 | +20.5% |
| 2005 | $8,338 | +40.5% |
| 2004 | $5,936 | +23.4% |
| 2003 | $4,809 | +25.4% |
| 2002 | $3,836 | -41.1% |
| 2001 | $6,515 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | $7,445 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | $7,115 | +18.3% |
| 1998 | $6,015 | -19.2% |
| 1997 | $7,444 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | $7,384 | +7.4% |
| 1995 | $6,876 | +11.6% |
| 1994 | $6,163 | -8.6% |
| 1993 | $6,742 | -11.8% |
| 1992 | $7,642 | -0.8% |
| 1991 | $7,701 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | $7,115 | +22.3% |
| 1989 | $5,817 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | $5,732 | -0.3% |
| 1987 | $5,752 | -10.9% |
| 1986 | $6,453 | -21.6% |
| 1985 | $8,229 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | $8,319 | -10.2% |
| 1983 | $9,268 | -8.6% |
| 1982 | $10,135 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | $10,645 | -17.4% |
| 1980 | $12,889 | — |
4. Libya GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+16.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+41.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-7.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-30.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Libya’s GDP per capita can fluctuate sharply as oil production, energy prices, political conditions, investment, inflation, and exchange-rate movements change. Because hydrocarbons dominate the economy, disruptions to production or exports can have a significant effect on per-person output. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has moved through periods of expansion, contraction, recovery, and renewed adjustment.
5. Libya GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Libya
$6,962
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Libya’s GDP per capita is approximately
110.9%
above the
Africa average
and
72.4%
below the world average.
6. Libya GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
| #8 | Cabo Verde | $6,670 |
| #9 | Algeria | $6,628 |
| #10 | Namibia | $5,573 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Libya
Libya GDP (Nominal)
$52.5 Billion
(2026)
Libya GDP Per Capita
$6,962
(2026)
Libya’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of the energy sector and overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted view of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader picture of national economic performance.
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8. Libya GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,580 | -5.5% |
| 2028 | $6,472 | -1.6% |
| 2029 | $6,415 | -0.9% |
| 2030 | $6,339 | -1.2% |
Libya GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,339 by 2030, representing a 8.9% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Libya GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Libya GDP per capita is estimated at $6,962 in 2026.
It ranks #108 globally and #7 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 16.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 41.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 7.5%.
It is approximately 110.9% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 72.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,339 by 2030, 8.9% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Libya GDP Per Capita FAQs
Libya GDP per capita is estimated at $6,962 in 2026.
Libya ranks #108 globally and #7 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 16.1% compared with 2025.
Libya GDP per capita was approximately $7,459 in 2015.
Libya GDP per capita is approximately 110.9% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.