Government of Libya
220 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Libya, officially the State of Libya, has its capital at Tripoli (Tarabulus) and a population of 7,458,555 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as an in transition. President of the Presidential Council Muhammad al-Manfi is head of state; Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (Tripoli) Abdulhamid Dbeibah is head of government; Deputy President of the Presidential Council Abdullah al-Lafi is the deputy. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 25 Jun 2014. The source lists the next national election as expected in December 2026. Elections are run by the High National Elections Commission (المفوضية الوطنية العليا للانتخابات, HNEC). The directory below lists 30 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy head of state | Abdullah al-Lafi | - |
| Member of the Presidential Council | Musa al-Koni | - |
Sources: Libyan News Agency (LANA), state news agency (state news agency, not a government page) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Libya House of Representatives: list of Members
Seats by party
The 2014 election was held under a law that barred party lists, so every member sits as an individual and no single party mix applies. Checked on 19 October 2026.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister (Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity) | Abdulhamid Dbeibah | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Deputy Prime Minister (for the South) (Deputy Prime Minister for the South of the Government of National Unity) | Salem Matoug Al-Zadma | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Interior (Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity) | Emad Trabelsi | - |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (acting) (Tasked with running the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity) | Taher Al-Baour | - |
| Minister of Defence (held by the Prime Minister) (Minister of Defence) | Abdulhamid Dbeibah | - |
| Minister of Oil and Gas (Minister of Oil and Gas of the Government of National Unity) | Khalifa Abdulsadek | - |
| Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation (Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the Government of National Unity) | Ali Al-Abid | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development (Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development of the Government of National Unity) | Salem Al-Alam | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Economy and Trade (Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity) | Suhail Boushiha | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Education (Minister of Education of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Abdesalam Al-Grew | - |
| Minister of Finance (Minister of Finance of the Government of National Unity) | Rashed Abughufa | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Health (Minister of Health of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Al-Ghouj | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education (Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Ahmed Al-Dabib | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Housing and Reconstruction (Minister of Housing and Reconstruction of the Government of National Unity) | Essam Juma Al-Tamouni | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Industry (Minister of Industry of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Ali Abdulkader Saeed | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Local Government (acting) (Acting Minister of Local Government of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Ben Ghalboun | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Minister of Sports (Minister of Sports of the Government of National Unity) | Fuad Ahmed Bargoush | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Tourism (Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries of the Government of National Unity) | Nasreddine Milad Al-Fezzani | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of Transport (Minister of Transport of the Government of National Unity) | Mohamed Al-Shahoubi | - |
| Minister of Water Resources (Minister of Water Resources of the Government of National Unity) | Hosni Mohamed Oweidan | - |
| Minister of Youth (Minister of Youth of the Government of National Unity) | Haithem Yousef Al-Zahaf | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence | Ziyad Abdulwarith Al-Hajjaji | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for Women's Affairs | Randa Gharib | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for Human Rights and Internally Displaced Persons (Minister of State for Displaced Persons and Human Rights) | Jamal Abu Grain | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for African Affairs (Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for African Affairs) | Fathallah Al-Zani | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Minister of State for the Prime Minister's and Cabinet Affairs (Minister of State for the Affairs of the Head of Government and the Council of Ministers) | Mohamed Ben Ghalboun | - |
| Minister of Justice (Minister of Justice of the Government of National Unity) | Halima Ibrahim | - |
| Minister of Social Affairs (Minister of Social Affairs of the Government of National Unity) | Wafaa Al-Kilani | - |
| Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of the Government of National Unity) | Abdellatif Al-Taher | - |
| Minister of Civil Service (Minister of Civil Service of the Government of National Unity) | Abdelmoneim Ibrahim | - |
Sources: Libyan News Agency (LANA), state news agency (state news agency, not a government page) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Libyan News Agency (state news agency) (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); Ministry of Oil and Gas of Libya (ogm.gov.ly) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the House of Representatives | Al-Saleheen Abdulnabi | - |
Sources: House of Representatives of Libya (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Libya election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
The December 2021 elections were postponed hours after their announcement and have never been rescheduled. No date is set.
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$48bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 13.4%
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$828m
- 2025
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Population of Libya
Libya had 7.5 million people in 2025, 35th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 7.9 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
7.5
35th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
14.2 %
44th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
7.9
34th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
4
51st most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Libya |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6.5 |
| 2016 | 6.6 |
| 2017 | 6.7 |
| 2018 | 6.9 |
| 2019 | 7.0 |
| 2020 | 7.1 |
| 2021 | 7.1 |
| 2022 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 7.3 |
| 2024 | 7.4 |
| 2025 | 7.5 |
| 2026 | 7.5 (partial) |
| 2027 | 7.6 (partial) |
| 2028 | 7.7 (partial) |
| 2029 | 7.8 (partial) |
| 2030 | 7.9 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Libya
Prices in Libya rose 1.8% in 2025, 38th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 18.8% (2025) and 50.1% among people aged 15 to 24. Libya's own survey put it at 19% in 2012. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Libya's economy.
Inflation (2025)
1.8 %
15th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
18.8 %
45th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
50.1 %
50th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2012)
19.0 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Libya |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.8 |
| 2011 | 15.5 |
| 2012 | 6.1 |
| 2013 | 2.6 |
| 2014 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | 25.9 |
| 2017 | 25.8 |
| 2018 | 13.2 |
| 2019 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 2.9 |
| 2022 | 4.5 |
| 2023 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 2.1 |
| 2025 | 1.8 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.3 | Not published |
| 2011 | 19.5 | Not published |
| 2012 | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| 2013 | 19.3 | Not published |
| 2014 | 19.3 | Not published |
| 2015 | 19.7 | Not published |
| 2016 | 19.6 | Not published |
| 2017 | 19.1 | Not published |
| 2018 | 18.9 | Not published |
| 2019 | 19.1 | Not published |
| 2020 | 19.7 | Not published |
| 2021 | 19.8 | Not published |
| 2022 | 19.2 | Not published |
| 2023 | 18.7 | Not published |
| 2024 | 19.1 | Not published |
| 2025 | 18.8 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Libya
A child born in Libya can expect to live 71.1 years (2024). 10 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
71.1
8th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
10
1st lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
470
5th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Libya | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 71.3 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 71.6 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 71.8 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 72.7 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 73.2 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 72.9 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 72.4 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 72.1 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 74.5 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 69.3 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 71.1 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Libya |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Libya
The World Bank publishes no adult literacy figure for Libya. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Libya.
Human development and internet access in Libya
Libya's Human Development Index was 0.721 in 2023, 115th of 193 countries in the world (high human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.72
9th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
82.0 %
3rd highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2022)
193
1st highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
77.4 %
16th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Libya | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.73 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.73 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.73 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.74 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.74 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.75 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.75 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.75 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.75 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.76 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.72 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.76 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.75 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.73 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.73 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.73 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.74 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.74 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.74 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.69 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.73 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.74 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.72 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Libya safe?
The US State Department rates Libya at level 4 of 4: do not travel. Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
4
50th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
2
28th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Libya
Libya has had 2 successful coups, the latest on 17 February 2011, and 8 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 14 October 2016: Failed coup attempt
- 18 May 2014: Failed coup attempt
- 10 October 2013: Failed coup attempt
- 17 February 2011: Coup (succeeded)
- 23 October 1993: Failed coup attempt
- 14 April 1986: Failed coup attempt
- 14 August 1975: Failed coup attempt
- 5 August 1975: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
31
47th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
33
50th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
17
50th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Libya's debt
Government debt was 153.8% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). Libya's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Libya ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person7th of 53$5,998, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy17th of 53$44.7 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population35th of 537.46 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area4th of 541,759,540 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy8th of 5471.1 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory51st of 54Level 4, do not travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office23rd longest of 51Muhammad al-Manfi, 5 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age8th youngest of 5150 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Libya. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/libya