Kenya vs Libya: Migrant populations
Kenya
992,536
in 2024
Libya
897,751
in 2024
Kenya rank
63rd
Libya rank
65th
Migrant populations over time
- Kenya
- Libya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 992,536 against 897,751 in Libya, a difference of 94,785.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.1 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Libya ahead.
Kenya ranks 63rd and Libya ranks 65th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 3 and Libya in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458,417 | 482,558 | 24,141 | Libya |
| 2000s | 740,603 | 596,424 | 144,179 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 729,169 | 311,738 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 862,144 | 159,199 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Kenya or Libya?
- Kenya, at 992,536 against 897,751 in Libya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Kenya and Libya?
- 94,785, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Libya?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and Libya rank globally for migrant populations?
- Kenya ranks 63rd 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.