Debit Card Ownership Statistics in Libya (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 26.1% of adults in Libya owned a debit card, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 23.2% in 2017 to 26.1% in 2024 (+2.9 percentage points). Libya ranks #13 of 20 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #98 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 26.1% (2024)
- Debit Card Ownership in Libya as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +2.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 23.2% in 2017 to 26.1% in 2024 (+2.9 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 26.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Libya.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #13 of 20 (2024)
- Libya ranks 13 of 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #98 of 145 (2024)
- Libya ranks 98 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 42.1% (2024)
- Libya (26.1%) is below the average of 42.1% across the 20 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 19% (2024)
- Value for women in Libya, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 33.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Libya, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −14.1 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 19% for women and 33.1% for men — 14.1 percentage points lower among women.
- 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 | 26.1% | +2.9 pp |
| 2017 | 23.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Libya owned a debit card?
26.1% of adults in Libya owned a debit card in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Libya rank globally on debit card ownership?
Libya ranks 98 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in debit card ownership in Libya?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 19% for women and 33.1% for men, a gap of 14.1 percentage points in favor of men.
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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