Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Libya

Libya: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 4.58 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
4.58 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 111.4%
World rank
13th
of 161 countries
All-time high
4.58 Percentage of GDP
in 2021
All-time low
0.6488 Percentage of GDP
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Libya, 2000–2021

123452000201020212000: 0.649 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.858 Percentage of GDP2002: 1.2 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.821 Percentage of GDP2004: 1 Percentage of GDP2005: 1.3 Percentage of GDP2006: 1.3 Percentage of GDP2007: 1.4 Percentage of GDP2008: 1.2 Percentage of GDP2009: 1.8 Percentage of GDP2010: 1.4 Percentage of GDP2011: 1.2 Percentage of GDP2012: 1.4 Percentage of GDP2013: 1.9 Percentage of GDP2014: 2.3 Percentage of GDP2015: 1.9 Percentage of GDP2016: 1.4 Percentage of GDP2017: 1.1 Percentage of GDP2018: 1.5 Percentage of GDP2019: 1.7 Percentage of GDP2020: 2.2 Percentage of GDP2021: 4.6 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

In 2021, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Libya stood at 4.58 Percentage of GDP. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 111.4% on the previous year and up 297.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Libya peaked at 4.58 Percentage of GDP in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.6488 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.

Libya ranks 13th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Natural gas rents in Libya, 2000 to 2021.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.6488 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.8585 Percentage of GDP +32.3%
2002 1.17 Percentage of GDP +36.4%
2003 0.8209 Percentage of GDP -29.9%
2004 1.02 Percentage of GDP +24.4%
2005 1.29 Percentage of GDP +26.3%
2006 1.33 Percentage of GDP +3.5%
2007 1.41 Percentage of GDP +6.0%
2008 1.21 Percentage of GDP -14.4%
2009 1.77 Percentage of GDP +46.5%
2010 1.39 Percentage of GDP -21.4%
2011 1.15 Percentage of GDP -17.3%
2012 1.43 Percentage of GDP +23.7%
2013 1.89 Percentage of GDP +32.5%
2014 2.29 Percentage of GDP +21.2%
2015 1.86 Percentage of GDP -18.6%
2016 1.38 Percentage of GDP -26.0%
2017 1.14 Percentage of GDP -17.4%
2018 1.54 Percentage of GDP +35.4%
2019 1.69 Percentage of GDP +9.6%
2020 2.17 Percentage of GDP +28.3%
2021 4.58 Percentage of GDP +111.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.15 Percentage of GDP 0.6488 Percentage of GDP 1.77 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 1.58 Percentage of GDP 1.14 Percentage of GDP 2.29 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 3.37 Percentage of GDP 2.17 Percentage of GDP 4.58 Percentage of GDP 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Libya?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Libya was 4.58 Percentage of GDP in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 4.58 Percentage of GDP in 2021.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6488 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
How does Libya rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Libya ranks 13th out of 161 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 297.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Natural gas rents
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Percentage of GDP
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.