Libya: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

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 Libya

Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

 Latest value 50.15
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1963 - 2021
 Average 71.54
 Min - Max 8.79 - 449.95
 Source The International Monetary Fund
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The latest value from 2021 is 50.15 percent, a decline from 449.95 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 82.43 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1963 to 2021 is 71.54 percent. The minimum value, 8.79 percent, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 449.95 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Libya: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP
 2021 50.15
 2020 449.95
 2019 188.72
 2018 183.75
 2017 252.30
 2016 355.42
 2015 315.74
 2014 216.16




Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.

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