Libya vs Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of)

Libya
78.66 billion
in 2030
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
1.38 trillion
in 2030
Libya rank
3rd
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) rank
2nd

Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) over time

  • Libya
  • Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
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How they compare

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) currently reports 1.38 trillion against 78.66 billion in Libya, a difference of 1.30 trillion.

That makes Middle East and North Africa (MENA)'s figure about 17.6 times Libya's.

Across all 31 years both countries report, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been ahead every year.

Libya ranks 3rd and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ranks 2nd of 29 countries.

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Libya Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Difference Ahead
2000s 45.98 billion 469.14 billion 423.16 billion Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
2010s 88.49 billion 1.23 trillion 1.14 trillion Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
2020s 77.52 billion 1.18 trillion 1.10 trillion Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
2030s 78.66 billion 1.38 trillion 1.30 trillion Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of), Libya or Middle East and North Africa (MENA)?
Middle East and North Africa (MENA), at 1.38 trillion against 78.66 billion in Libya as of 2030.
What is the difference in gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) between Libya and Middle East and North Africa (MENA)?
1.30 trillion, with Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Middle East and North Africa (MENA)?
31 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
How do Libya and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) rank globally for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of)?
Libya ranks 3rd and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ranks 2nd of 29 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 1,258 data points, 2000–2030
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The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.