The Central Bank of Libya revealed that total assets (liabilities) of commercial banks rose to LYD 263.6 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, representing a growth rate of 7.3%.
The Central Bank added that liquid assets held by banks account for 78% of their total assets, with a value exceeding LYD 205.7 billion.
The Central Bank pointed to a record 172% surge in commercial bank profits, reaching LYD 1.5 billion during Q1 2026, compared to LYD 549 million during the same period last year.
The Central Bank confirmed that customer deposits (deposit liabilities) held by banks increased to LYD 201 billion, with 66.6% of these deposits concentrated in just five major banks (Jumhouria, National Commercial, Wahda, Sahara, and Trade and Development).
The Central Bank further stated that total loans and credit facilities granted by banks decreased by 2.9%, settling at LYD 32.8 billion, including LYD 25.6 billion for the private sector and LYD 7.2 billion for the public sector.
The Central Bank also revealed a notable increase in the ratio of non-performing loans at banks, reaching 21.6% of total loans granted by the end of Q1 2026, compared to 19.3% at the end of 2025.
The Central Bank concluded that total bank equity increased to LYD 20.8 billion, with several banks completing the required requirements, including Jumhouria, National Commercial, Wahda, and Trade and Development, among others.
