Oil production in Libya
Libya: Oil production was 768.29 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Libya, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, oil production in Libya stood at 768.29 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 241.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Libya peaked at 1,856 terawatt-hours in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Libya 17th out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 647.7 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1,718 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,206 terawatt-hours | 831.91 terawatt-hours | 1,856 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 646.45 terawatt-hours | 550.05 terawatt-hours | 1,027 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 792.7 terawatt-hours | 769 terawatt-hours | 815.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 888.69 terawatt-hours | 750.76 terawatt-hours | 1,005 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 506.33 terawatt-hours | 212.01 terawatt-hours | 949.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 600.73 terawatt-hours | 227.91 terawatt-hours | 768.29 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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)
- Fuel exports 94.4% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Libya?
- Oil production in Libya was 768.29 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 1,856 terawatt-hours in 1970.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Libya rank for oil production?
- Libya ranks 17th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.