Total Reserves in Libya
Libya: Total Reserves was 66,071 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Libya, 2000–2016
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Libya is 66,071, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Libya peaked at 118,609 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 12,672, in 2000.
Libya ranks 37th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12,672 | — |
| 2001 | 15,004 | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 14,527 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 19,824 | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 25,940 | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 39,739 | +53.2% |
| 2006 | 59,533 | +49.8% |
| 2007 | 79,660 | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 92,562 | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 98,979 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 99,894 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 104,999 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 118,609 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 115,399 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 89,283 | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 73,856 | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 66,071 | -10.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 66,071 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,747, 7.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Libya's 66,071 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,945, 1.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45,844 | 12,672 | 98,979 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,445 | 66,071 | 118,609 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 34 South Africa 75,892 compare
- 35 Colombia 66,379 compare
- 36 Uzbekistan 66,312
- 38 Kazakhstan 65,414 compare
- 39 Australia 64,905 compare
- 40 Hungary 58,960 compare
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Libya?
- Total reserves in Libya was 66,071 in 2016, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 118,609 in 2012.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,672 in 2000.
- How does Libya rank for total reserves?
- Libya ranks 37th out of 165 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.