General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya
Libya: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was -17.2 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Libya recorded -17.2 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 128.5% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 175.73 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -53.78 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Libya 188th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.5216 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -0.8525 % change on previous year | -263.4% |
| 1993 | 15.25 % change on previous year | -1889.2% |
| 1994 | 0.8433 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1995 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +361.5% |
| 1996 | 26.81 % change on previous year | +588.9% |
| 1997 | 20.53 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1998 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1999 | -2.25 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 2000 | 16.65 % change on previous year | -839.1% |
| 2001 | 45.47 % change on previous year | +173.0% |
| 2002 | 39.3 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 31.91 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 26.04 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2005 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 2006 | 25 % change on previous year | -1917.4% |
| 2007 | 27.72 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 51.54 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 2009 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2010 | 10.02 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 2011 | -53.78 % change on previous year | -636.6% |
| 2012 | 96.77 % change on previous year | -279.9% |
| 2013 | 53.1 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2014 | -37.76 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 2015 | -17.8 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 2016 | -19 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 12.07 % change on previous year | -163.5% |
| 2018 | 20.25 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2019 | 16.54 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2020 | -18.56 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 2021 | 175.73 % change on previous year | -1046.8% |
| 2022 | 25.83 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2023 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 2024 | 60.43 % change on previous year | +764.2% |
| 2025 | -17.2 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.77 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | 26.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 26.78 % change on previous year | -1.38 % change on previous year | 51.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.04 % change on previous year | -53.78 % change on previous year | 96.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.87 % change on previous year | -18.56 % change on previous year | 175.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More population data for Libya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,540 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9554 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.196 (2100)
- Population density 5.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 455,012 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Libya was -17.2 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 175.73 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.78 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Libya ranks 188th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.