In 2007, mining and hydrocarbon industries accounted for well over 95 percent of the Libyan economy.
Diversification of the economy into manufacturing industries remain a long-term issue.

Although agriculture is the second-largest sector in the economy, Libya depends on imports in most foods.
Climatic conditions and poor soils severely limit farm output, and domestic food production meets only about 25% of demand.
Domestic conditions limit output, while higher incomes and a growing population have caused food consumption to rise.
Because of low rainfall levels in Libya, agricultural projects such as the Kufra oasis rely on underground water sources.
Libya's primary agricultural water source remains the Great Manmade River (GMMR), but significant resources are being invested in desalinization research to meet growing demand.
Libyan agricultural projects and policies are overseen by a General Inspector; there is no Ministry of Agriculture, per se.
In 2007, mining and hydrocarbon industries accounted for well over 95 percent of the Libyan economy. Diversification of the economy into manufacturing industries remain a long-term issue.
Although agriculture is the second-largest sector in the economy, Libya depends on imports in most foods. Climatic conditions and poor soils severely limit farm output, and domestic food production meets only about 25% of demand. Domestic conditions limit output, while higher incomes and a growing population have caused food consumption to rise. Because of low rainfall levels in Libya, agricultural projects such as the Kufra oasis rely on underground water sources. Libya's primary agricultural water source remains the Great Manmade River (GMMR), but significant resources are being invested in desalinization research to meet growing demand. Libyan agricultural projects and policies are overseen by a General Inspector; there is no Ministry of Agriculture, per se.
Economy of Libya