Denmark vs Libya: Migrant populations
Denmark
847,475
in 2024
Libya
897,751
in 2024
Denmark rank
67th
Libya rank
65th
Migrant populations over time
- Denmark
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 897,751 against 847,475 in Denmark, a difference of 50,276.
That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 67th and Libya ranks 65th of 228 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 267,098 | 482,558 | 215,460 | Libya |
| 2000s | 397,648 | 596,424 | 198,776 | Libya |
| 2010s | 563,246 | 729,169 | 165,923 | Libya |
| 2020s | 783,166 | 862,144 | 78,978 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Denmark or Libya?
- Libya, at 897,751 against 847,475 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Denmark and Libya?
- 50,276, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Libya?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Libya rank globally for migrant populations?
- Denmark ranks 67th and Libya ranks 65th of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.