In 2019, almost ** percent of the working population in Libya was employed in the service sector. The industrial sector accounted for around ** percent of employed people, while agricultural activities made up roughly ** percent of the total employment in the country. Although the industry is the most important sector in Libya in terms of GDP contribution, it does not employ an extensive workforce.
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World Bank. (December 22, 2022). Distribution of employment across economic sectors in Libya from 2010 to 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1198825/employment-distribution-by-economic-sector-in-libya/
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