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.