Energy imports in Libya
Libya: Energy imports was -69,407 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ▲ Rising
Energy imports in Libya, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
In 2010, energy imports in Libya stood at -69,407 kt of oil equivalent.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Libya peaked at -44,168 kt of oil equivalent in 1987 and was at its lowest, -135,942 kt of oil equivalent, in 1971.
Libya ranks 24th of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 40 years of available data.
Energy imports in Libya, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -135,942 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | -112,679 kt of oil equivalent | -17.1% |
| 1973 | -109,963 kt of oil equivalent | -2.4% |
| 1974 | -77,254 kt of oil equivalent | -29.7% |
| 1975 | -75,123 kt of oil equivalent | -2.8% |
| 1976 | -98,876 kt of oil equivalent | +31.6% |
| 1977 | -104,019 kt of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 1978 | -99,413 kt of oil equivalent | -4.4% |
| 1979 | -104,473 kt of oil equivalent | +5.1% |
| 1980 | -89,659 kt of oil equivalent | -14.2% |
| 1981 | -56,912 kt of oil equivalent | -36.5% |
| 1982 | -52,383 kt of oil equivalent | -8.0% |
| 1983 | -49,687 kt of oil equivalent | -5.1% |
| 1984 | -49,643 kt of oil equivalent | -0.1% |
| 1985 | -47,244 kt of oil equivalent | -4.8% |
| 1986 | -46,812 kt of oil equivalent | -0.9% |
| 1987 | -44,168 kt of oil equivalent | -5.6% |
| 1988 | -48,271 kt of oil equivalent | +9.3% |
| 1989 | -49,206 kt of oil equivalent | +1.9% |
| 1990 | -61,842 kt of oil equivalent | +25.7% |
| 1991 | -68,106 kt of oil equivalent | +10.1% |
| 1992 | -65,332 kt of oil equivalent | -4.1% |
| 1993 | -60,629 kt of oil equivalent | -7.2% |
| 1994 | -59,971 kt of oil equivalent | -1.1% |
| 1995 | -62,737 kt of oil equivalent | +4.6% |
| 1996 | -64,438 kt of oil equivalent | +2.7% |
| 1997 | -63,832 kt of oil equivalent | -0.9% |
| 1998 | -64,226 kt of oil equivalent | +0.6% |
| 1999 | -57,113 kt of oil equivalent | -11.1% |
| 2000 | -56,806 kt of oil equivalent | -0.5% |
| 2001 | -56,041 kt of oil equivalent | -1.3% |
| 2002 | -52,545 kt of oil equivalent | -6.2% |
| 2003 | -50,561 kt of oil equivalent | -3.8% |
| 2004 | -70,037 kt of oil equivalent | +38.5% |
| 2005 | -73,843 kt of oil equivalent | +5.4% |
| 2006 | -81,970 kt of oil equivalent | +11.0% |
| 2007 | -80,762 kt of oil equivalent | -1.5% |
| 2008 | -82,231 kt of oil equivalent | +1.8% |
| 2009 | -69,950 kt of oil equivalent | -14.9% |
| 2010 | -69,407 kt of oil equivalent | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -101,971 kt of oil equivalent | -135,942 kt of oil equivalent | -75,123 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -53,398 kt of oil equivalent | -89,659 kt of oil equivalent | -44,168 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | -62,823 kt of oil equivalent | -68,106 kt of oil equivalent | -57,113 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -67,475 kt of oil equivalent | -82,231 kt of oil equivalent | -50,561 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -69,407 kt of oil equivalent | -69,407 kt of oil equivalent | -69,407 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
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More energy & mining data for Libya
- Fuel imports 13.1% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2019)
- Gas production 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Libya?
- Energy imports in Libya was -69,407 kt of oil equivalent in 2010, according to International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook.
- What is the highest energy imports recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was -44,168 kt of oil equivalent in 1987.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -135,942 kt of oil equivalent in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for energy imports?
- Libya ranks 24th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook, published as part of Energy imports (kt of oil equivalent). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.