The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

Working conditions

Legal weekly duration

 48 hours

Retirement age

 Retirement age is fixed at 65 for men, 60 for women and 62 for civil servants.

Working contracts

Employment law is regulated by law number 15 of 1981.
Foreign employees cannot expect a work contract in Libya unless they have a work permit and a residence permit issued by the competent Libyan authorities. The contract is in the form of a written undertaking that must include:
- the duration of the undertaking,
- the rights and obligations of the employee,
- the number of hours worked daily and weekly,
- holidays,
- length of leave periods,
- the salary as well as overtime payments,
- accommodation,
- insurance.

Cost of labor

Minimum wage

150 LYD per month

Average wage

The average monthly gross earnings is LYD 190.

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers:  11.25%
Social security contributions paid by employees:  3.75%

Social partners

Social dialogue and involvement of social partners

 There is only one trade union in Libya that employees are allowed to join. This is the National Federation Of Unions, formed in 1972. Foreign workers are not allowed to form unions.

Labor regulation bodies

The Revolutionary Command Council (RCC)