Credit Card Ownership Statistics in Libya (2026)
In 2024, 9.9% of adults in Libya owned a credit card, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 10.3% in 2017 to 9.9% in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points). Libya ranks #8 of 18 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #74 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 9.9% (2024)
- Credit Card Ownership in Libya as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- −0.4 pp (2024)
- Down from 10.3% in 2017 to 9.9% in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points).
- Peak value (2017)
- 10.3% (2017)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 9.9%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #8 of 18 (2024)
- Libya ranks 8 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #74 of 142 (2024)
- Libya ranks 74 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 14.4% (2024)
- Libya (9.9%) is below the average of 14.4% across the 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Internet use in Libya (2024)
- 82% (2024)
- 82% of the population in Libya used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.4 million (2024)
- Libya had a population of 7.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.9% | −0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 10.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Libya owned a credit card?
9.9% of adults in Libya owned a credit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Libya compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Libya ranks 8 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 9.9% versus a regional average of 14.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Libya rank globally on credit card ownership?
Libya ranks 74 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
When did credit card ownership in Libya peak?
The highest value in the available series was 10.3% in 2017; the latest (2024) value is 9.9%.
How recent is the credit card ownership data for Libya?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Libya.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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