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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Libya

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population7.46M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$48.1B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$6.45K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.12024 · yearsInternet use82%2024 · % of populationForest area0.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
60.2%

% of people aged 15+·1984

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
The source has fewer than two observations, so a historical trend cannot be drawn.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Libya in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Tripoli
Country code
LBY

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