Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in Libya
Libya: Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) was 958.60 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Libya, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Libya recorded 958.60 million for portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in 2023.
That represents a change of up 143.4% on the previous year and down 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Libya peaked at 10.96 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, -1.44 billion, in 2016.
Libya ranks 69th of 193 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.
Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 393.00 million | — |
| 2006 | 5.20 billion | +1222.6% |
| 2007 | 1.44 billion | -72.3% |
| 2008 | 10.96 billion | +661.3% |
| 2009 | 3.35 billion | -69.4% |
| 2010 | 4.40 billion | +31.1% |
| 2011 | 324.10 million | -92.6% |
| 2012 | 540.30 million | +66.7% |
| 2013 | 2.21 billion | +309.9% |
| 2014 | 829.90 million | -62.5% |
| 2015 | -523.20 million | -163.0% |
| 2016 | -1.44 billion | +176.0% |
| 2017 | 256.80 million | -117.8% |
| 2018 | -25.00 million | -109.7% |
| 2019 | -785.00 million | +3040.0% |
| 2020 | -175.70 million | -77.6% |
| 2021 | 912.90 million | -619.6% |
| 2022 | 393.80 million | -56.9% |
| 2023 | 958.60 million | +143.4% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 958.60 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 162.38 million, 5.9× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Libya's 958.60 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 181.24 million, 5.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -3040.0% | -25.00 million | -785.00 million |
| 2006 | +1222.6% | 393.00 million | 5.20 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.27 billion | 393.00 million | 10.96 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 578.50 million | -1.44 billion | 4.40 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 522.40 million | -175.70 million | 958.60 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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 portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Libya?
- Portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Libya was 958.60 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.96 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.44 billion in 2016.
- How does Libya rank for portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Libya ranks 69th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is portfolio investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.