Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya
Libya: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 45.2% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Libya, 2004–2020
Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya stood at 45.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 137.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya peaked at 57.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12.2%, in 2005.
That places Libya 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.0% | 12.2% | 19.6% | 6 |
| 2010s | 41.5% | 19.0% | 57.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.2% | 45.2% | 45.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More work & labour data for Libya
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 48.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 10.2% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 22.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 16.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 35.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 51.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 62.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya?
- Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Libya was 45.2% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 57.9% in 2016.
- What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.2% in 2005.
- How does Libya rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Libya ranks 105th out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
- Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the estimated total compensation of employees given as a percent of GDP. It provides information about the relative share of output paid as compensation to employees, compared to the share paid to capital.