Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Libya
Libya: Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) was 11.36 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
11.36 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 314.7%
World rank
34th
of 52 countries
All-time high
12.74 billion current LCU
in 2008
All-time low
-5.29 billion current LCU
in 2010
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Money and quasi money (M2), flow in Libya, 1961–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, money and quasi money (m2), flow in Libya stood at 11.36 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 314.7% on the previous year and up 2,666.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, money and quasi money (m2), flow in Libya peaked at 12.74 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -5.29 billion current LCU, in 2010.
Libya ranks 34th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Libya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1962 | 6.10 million current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 7.32 million current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1964 | 13.55 million current LCU | +85.1% |
| 1965 | 31.57 million current LCU | +133.0% |
| 1966 | 26.35 million current LCU | -16.5% |
| 1967 | 29.33 million current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 39.69 million current LCU | +35.3% |
| 1969 | 60.49 million current LCU | +52.4% |
| 1970 | 47.01 million current LCU | -22.3% |
| 1971 | 134.45 million current LCU | +186.0% |
| 1972 | 87.26 million current LCU | -35.1% |
| 1973 | 154.67 million current LCU | +77.3% |
| 1974 | 379.82 million current LCU | +145.6% |
| 1975 | 51.10 million current LCU | -86.5% |
| 1976 | 329.53 million current LCU | +544.9% |
| 1977 | 365.41 million current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 267.42 million current LCU | -26.8% |
| 1979 | 741.09 million current LCU | +177.1% |
| 1980 | 747.60 million current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 559.47 million current LCU | -25.2% |
| 1982 | -324.67 million current LCU | -158.0% |
| 1983 | -190.53 million current LCU | -41.3% |
| 1984 | 6.23 million current LCU | -103.3% |
| 1985 | 975.12 million current LCU | +15552.0% |
| 1986 | -292.99 million current LCU | -130.0% |
| 1987 | 128.57 million current LCU | -143.9% |
| 1988 | -204.03 million current LCU | -258.7% |
| 1989 | 475.32 million current LCU | -333.0% |
| 1990 | 889.76 million current LCU | +87.2% |
| 1991 | -60.66 million current LCU | -106.8% |
| 1992 | 909.86 million current LCU | -1599.8% |
| 1993 | 382.03 million current LCU | -58.0% |
| 1994 | 953.20 million current LCU | +149.5% |
| 1995 | 741.77 million current LCU | -22.2% |
| 1996 | 87.30 million current LCU | -88.2% |
| 1997 | -318.20 million current LCU | -464.5% |
| 1998 | 314.80 million current LCU | -198.9% |
| 1999 | 635.60 million current LCU | +101.9% |
| 2000 | 286.40 million current LCU | -54.9% |
| 2001 | 410.40 million current LCU | +43.3% |
| 2002 | 605.70 million current LCU | +47.6% |
| 2003 | 684.20 million current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 1.54 billion current LCU | +125.6% |
| 2005 | 3.70 billion current LCU | +139.7% |
| 2006 | 2.32 billion current LCU | -37.4% |
| 2007 | 7.14 billion current LCU | +208.3% |
| 2008 | 12.74 billion current LCU | +78.5% |
| 2009 | 6.73 billion current LCU | -47.2% |
| 2010 | -5.29 billion current LCU | -178.6% |
| 2011 | 11.36 billion current LCU | -314.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 11.36 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.56 billion current LCU, 44% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Libya's 11.36 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.13 billion current LCU, 45% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +15552.0% | 6.23 million current LCU | 975.12 million current LCU |
| 1992 | +1599.8% | -60.66 million current LCU | 909.86 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.48 million current LCU | 5.90 million current LCU | 60.49 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 255.78 million current LCU | 47.01 million current LCU | 741.09 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 188.01 million current LCU | -324.67 million current LCU | 975.12 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 453.54 million current LCU | -318.20 million current LCU | 953.20 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.62 billion current LCU | 286.40 million current LCU | 12.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion current LCU | -5.29 billion current LCU | 11.36 billion current LCU | 2 |
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More financial sector data for Libya
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0116 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 74.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 54.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0116 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 74.95 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is money and quasi money (m2), flow in Libya?
- Money and quasi money (m2), flow in Libya was 11.36 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest money and quasi money (m2), flow recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 12.74 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest money and quasi money (m2), flow recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.29 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Libya rank for money and quasi money (m2), flow?
- Libya ranks 34th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is money and quasi money (m2), flow rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,666.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Money and quasi money (M2), flow (current LCU) is the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government.