Libya

Africa · Libyan dinar (LYD) · 7.5 million people

Inflation

12.7%

▼ 1.3 pt since May · Jun 2026

GDP per person

US$6,449

2025

Inflation

Inflation was 12.7% in Jun 2026, down from 14.0% in May.

Monthly, consumer prices year on year.

Exchange rates

Closing rates on 6 Oct 2026. Changes are over 30 days.

Moves are neutral, so they're shown in ink with ▲/▼. All exchange rates

Cost of living

Minimum wage

Monthly, full time · 2024

LYD 1,000 a month

about US$155

Minimum wage from ILOSTAT.

Economy at a glance

GDP per person at PPP

2025 · international dollars

US$16,500

Population

2025

7.5 million

▲ 1.1% vs 2024

Sources and method

Figures from the IMF, the World Bank and ILOSTAT. Exchange rates are daily rates from the European Central Bank and other central banks, via Frankfurter. For guidance only. Read the disclaimer

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