North Africa
Libya: capital, investors and market indicators
Investors headquartered in or publicly active in Libya, with the latest economic indicators from the World Bank and IMF. For risk ratings, sector intelligence and deal flow, see the Libya country intelligence page.
Market indicators
- GDP
- $44.7bn2025
- Real GDP growth
- 15.9%2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,9982025
- Consumer price inflation
- 1.8%2025
- Population
- 7.5m2025
- Current account balance (% of GDP)
- 1.1%2025
- General government gross debt (% of GDP)
- 153.8%2025
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper (latest year shown is no later than 2025; recent years may be IMF estimates). Latest available year shown; refreshed weekly. Compare all 54 markets.
Recent transactions in Libya
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | AfricInvest Europe invests in Hi-Tech Detection Systems Group (HTDS) | Private Equity | Undisclosed | Madagascar |
| 8 May 2026 | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) invest in Osharek for education and development operations in Libya for USD 40k | Venture Capital | $40,000 | Libya |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Commercial International Bank's (CIB) Investment in Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects for EURO 58 million | Infrastructure & Project Finance | $68.6m | South Africa |
| 26 Jan 2026 | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) Investment in Hassan Allam Holdings' Operations in Egypt for USD 25m | Private Credit | $25m | Algeria |