Libya vs South Sudan: Migrant populations
Libya
897,751
in 2024
South Sudan
914,001
in 2024
Libya rank
65th
South Sudan rank
64th
Migrant populations over time
- Libya
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 914,001 against 897,751 in Libya, a difference of 16,250.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Sudan ahead.
Libya ranks 65th and South Sudan ranks 64th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 482,558 | 652,365 | 169,807 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 596,424 | 652,365 | 55,941 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 729,169 | 537,422 | 191,747 | Libya |
| 2020s | 862,144 | 898,126 | 35,982 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Libya or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 914,001 against 897,751 in Libya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Libya and South Sudan?
- 16,250, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Libya and South Sudan rank globally for migrant populations?
- Libya ranks 65th and South Sudan ranks 64th 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.