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    Libya

    Continent
    Africa
    Capital
    Tripoli (Tarabulus)
    Population
    7,361,263
    Sub-Zones
    24
    General Information
    Basic details about Libya
    Population:
    7,361,263
    Area:
    1,759,540 sq km
    Currency:
    Libyan dinars
    Languages:
    Arabic, Italian, English, Tamazight, Ghadamis, Suknah, Awjilah, Tamasheq)
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Libya
    GDP:
    $91.161 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $12,500
    GDP Growth:
    10.16%
    Inflation:
    2.37%
    Unemployment:
    18.74%
    Public Debt:
    4.7% of GDP
    Political System
    Governance structure of Libya
    Government Type:
    in transition
    Head of State:
    President, Presidential Council, Mohammed al-MANFI (since 5 February 2021)
    Head of Government:
    GNU Interim Prime Minister Abd-al-Hamid DUBAYBAH (since 5 February 2021)
    Judiciary:
    Libya's judicial system consists of a supreme court, central high courts (in Tripoli, Benghazi, and Sabha), and a series of lower courts; the judicial system is factious given the ongoing tension between Libya's eastern and western regions; since 2011, Libyan political factions and armed groups have targeted judges and courthouses
    Administrative Divisions:
    22 governorates (muhafazah, singular - muhafazat); Al Butnan, Al Jabal al Akhdar, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Al Jafarah, Al Jufrah, Al Kufrah, Al Marj, Al Marqab, Al Wahat, An Nuqat al Khams, Az Zawiyah, Banghazi (Benghazi), Darnah, Ghat, Misratah, Murzuq, Nalut, Sabha, Surt, Tarabulus (Tripoli), Wadi al Hayat, Wadi ash Shati

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    Yes
    Diplomatic Presence:
    1460 Dahlia Street NW, Washington, DC 20012

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    AU
    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    1.8% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    77.3% (2023 est.)
    Services
    25.4% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $32.38 billion
    Imports:
    $25.406 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    Italy 23
    Germany 15
    Spain 9
    France 7
    China 6

    Economic Outlook

    Libya has a 10.16% GDP growth rate with 2.37% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.