Africa · Northern Africa
Libya
State of Libya · World’s #102 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $48.1 billion
- Population 2025
- 7.5 million
- GDP per capita
- $6,449
- GDP growth 2025
- 13.4%
Overview
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Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Libya ranks #102 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (22)
Popularate: 22
- Al Buţnān LY-BU
- Al Jabal al Akhḑar LY-JA
- Al Jabal al Gharbī LY-JG
- Al Jafārah LY-JI
- Al Jufrah LY-JU
- Al Kufrah LY-KF
- Al Marj LY-MJ
- Al Marqab LY-MB
- Al Wāḩāt LY-WA
- An Nuqāţ al Khams LY-NQ
- Az Zāwiyah LY-ZA
- Banghāzī LY-BA
- Darnah LY-DR
- Ghāt LY-GT
- Mişrātah LY-MI
- Murzuq LY-MQ
- Nālūt LY-NL
- Sabhā LY-SB
- Surt LY-SR
- Wādī al Ḩayāt LY-WD
- Wādī ash Shāţi’ LY-WS
- Ţarābulus LY-TB
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banghazi LYBEN | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 12.5 m | — |
| Mina Tarabulus (Tripoli) LYTIP | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | — |
| Mersa Tobruq LYTOB | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 17.1 m | — |
| Al Burayqah LYMBR | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | — |
| Az Zawiya LYZAW | Small | open roadstead | — | — |
| As Sidr LYESI | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Ez Zueitina LYZUE | Very small | open roadstead | 18.6 m | — |
| Ras Lanuf LYRLA | Very small | open roadstead | 15.5 m | — |
| Khoms LYKHM | Very small | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | — |
| Misratah LYMIS | Very small | open roadstead | 12.5 m | — |
| Darnah LYDRX | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 9.4 m | — |
| Abu Khammash LYABK | Very small | coastal (natural) | 7.9 m | — |
14 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Libya: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Trade agreements in force (5)
Libya is party to 5 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMESA - Accession of Tunisia | CU Goods |
19 Jun 2019 |           +10 |
| COMESA - Accession of Seychelles | CU Goods |
11 May 2009 | +10 |
| COMESA - Accession of Egypt | CU Goods |
17 Feb 1999 | +8 |
| Pan-Arab Free Trade Area (PAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1998 |           +5 |
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |           +31 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Libya can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.