Migrant populations in Libya
Libya: Migrant populations was 897,751 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
897,751
World rank
65th
of 228 countries
All-time high
897,751
in 2024
All-time low
457,075
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Libya, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Libya is 897,751, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Libya peaked at 897,751 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 457,075, in 1990.
That places Libya 65th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 457,075 | — |
| 1995 | 508,041 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 567,436 | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 625,412 | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 687,192 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 771,146 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 826,537 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 897,751 | +8.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 897,751 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 4.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 897,751 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 482,558 | 457,075 | 508,041 | 2 |
| 2000s | 596,424 | 567,436 | 625,412 | 2 |
| 2010s | 729,169 | 687,192 | 771,146 | 2 |
| 2020s | 862,144 | 826,537 | 897,751 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More population data for Libya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,540 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9554 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.196 (2100)
- Population density 5.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 455,012 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Libya?
- Migrant populations in Libya was 897,751 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 897,751 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 457,075 in 1990.
- How does Libya rank for migrant populations?
- Libya ranks 65th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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