Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya
Libya: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was -794.70 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya stood at -794.70 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.9% on the previous year and down 212.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya peaked at 2.51 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.59 billion, in 2006.
That places Libya 117th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -910.00 million | — |
| 2006 | -1.59 billion | +74.7% |
| 2007 | -756.20 million | -52.4% |
| 2008 | 1.78 billion | -335.0% |
| 2009 | -206.00 million | -111.6% |
| 2010 | 938.00 million | -555.3% |
| 2011 | 131.00 million | -86.0% |
| 2012 | 2.51 billion | +1815.1% |
| 2013 | 707.70 million | -71.8% |
| 2014 | -77.60 million | -111.0% |
| 2015 | 394.90 million | -608.9% |
| 2016 | 439.50 million | +11.3% |
| 2017 | -294.50 million | -167.0% |
| 2018 | 275.60 million | -193.6% |
| 2019 | -268.50 million | -197.4% |
| 2020 | 350.40 million | -230.5% |
| 2021 | -377.60 million | -207.8% |
| 2022 | -641.30 million | +69.8% |
| 2023 | -794.70 million | +23.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -337.06 million | -1.59 billion | 1.78 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 475.49 million | -294.50 million | 2.51 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -365.80 million | -794.70 million | 350.40 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 114 Mali -672.89 million compare
- 115 New Caledonia -702.86 million compare
- 116 Tunisia -725.01 million compare
- 118 Maldives -806.20 million compare
- 119 New Zealand -878.20 million compare
- 120 Bosnia and Herzegovina -885.39 million compare
More external debt data for Libya
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 79.34 million (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -1.14 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -1.14 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of fiscal year GDP 73.84 (2015)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 78.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 10.64 units per person (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 4.70 million (2025)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 794.70 million (2023)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 2.21 billion (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Libya was -794.70 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.51 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.59 billion in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Libya ranks 117th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 212.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.