Net ODA received in Libya
Libya: Net ODA received was 0.1% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received in Libya, 1990–2009
Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net oda received in Libya is 0.1%, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.3% on the previous year and up 327.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received in Libya peaked at 0.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1993.
That places Libya 53rd out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received in Libya, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | -58.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | +47.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0% | +65.6% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | -40.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | +57.1% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -24.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +250.4% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -59.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +194.6% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | -17.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4%, 17% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Libya's 0.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.7%, 9% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 (net acquisition of financial assets less net) -794.70 million (2023)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 794.70 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received in Libya?
- Net oda received in Libya was 0.1% in 2009, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a.
- What is the highest net oda received recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1993.
- How does Libya rank for net oda received?
- Libya ranks 53rd out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is net oda received rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 327.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a, published as part of Net ODA received (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance and net official aid record the actual international transfer by the donor of financial resources or of goods or services valued at the cost to the donor, less any repayments of loan principal during the same period.