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Libya
Libya · LBY · Africa
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Risk Score
Critical→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Libya is a North African country with vast oil reserves, but it has been plagued by political instability and conflict since 2011, leading to a fragmented governance structure. Its economy is almost entirely dependent on the volatile oil and gas sector.
Leadership
Mohamed al-Menfi
Chairman of Presidential Council
Government: Interim Government (Parliamentary Republic, fragmented)
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh
Taher Al-Baour
Osama Hamad
Economy
GDP
$55.0B
GDP per Capita
$8.0K
GDP Growth
+6.5%
Inflation
7.5%
Unemployment
18.0%
PetroleumNatural GasAgriculture
Trade
Key Exports
Crude OilRefined Petroleum ProductsNatural Gas
Key Imports
MachineryTransport EquipmentSemi-finished GoodsFoodConsumer Products
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Headlines (8)
Moneycontrol13h ago
A $4 billion deal and now peace talks? Why Pakistan has suddenly emerged as a mediator in Libya
Read moreMoneycontrol15h ago
After US-Iran diplomacy, Pakistan mediates Libya reunification talks: What we know
Read moreHindustan Times19h ago
Pakistan quietly mediating Libya reunification talks, seeks bigger diplomatic role: Report
Read moreIndia Today1d ago
Pakistan launches quiet mediation effort between Libya's rival camps: Report
Read moreThe Mirror1d ago
'Missing kitesurfer's decomposing body washes up 580 miles away' after disappearing two months ago
Read moreThe Straits Times1d ago