Annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya

Libya: Annual inflation, consumer prices was 2.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.1%
Change on year
down 10.4%
World rank
133rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
25.9%
in 2016
All-time low
-9.8%
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya, 2000–2024

-1001020302000201220242000: -2.9 %2001: -8.8 %2002: -9.8 %2003: -2.2 %2004: -2.2 %2005: 2.7 %2006: 1.5 %2007: 6.3 %2008: 10.4 %2009: 2.5 %2010: 2.8 %2011: 15.5 %2012: 6.1 %2013: 2.6 %2014: 2.4 %2015: 10.4 %2016: 25.9 %2017: 25.8 %2018: 13.2 %2019: -2.2 %2020: 1.4 %2021: 2.9 %2022: 4.5 %2023: 2.4 %2024: 2.1 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya is 2.1%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya peaked at 25.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.8%, in 2002.

That places Libya 133rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.3% -9.8% 10.4% 10
2010s 10.2% -2.2% 25.9% 10
2020s 2.7% 1.4% 4.5% 5

Countries ranked near Libya

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  3. 132 Samoa 2.2% compare
  4. 134 Ireland 2.1% compare
  5. 135 Djibouti 2.1% compare
  6. 136 Timor-Leste 2.1% compare

See the full ranking of 223 places β†’

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All data for Libya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya?
Annual inflation, consumer prices in Libya was 2.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 25.9% in 2016.
What is the lowest annual inflation, consumer prices recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -9.8% in 2002.
How does Libya rank for annual inflation, consumer prices?
Libya ranks 133rd out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual inflation, consumer prices (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual inflation, consumer prices (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
223 places, 5,311 data points, 2000–2024
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