Total number of international immigrants in Libya
Libya: Total number of international immigrants was 897,751 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Libya, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Libya is 897,751 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Libya peaked at 897,751 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 457,075 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Libya 65th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Libya, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 457,075 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 508,041 immigrants | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 567,436 immigrants | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 625,412 immigrants | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 687,192 immigrants | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 771,146 immigrants | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 826,537 immigrants | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 897,751 immigrants | +8.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 897,751 immigrants is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 4.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 897,751 immigrants is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 482,558 immigrants | 457,075 immigrants | 508,041 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 596,424 immigrants | 567,436 immigrants | 625,412 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 729,169 immigrants | 687,192 immigrants | 771,146 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 862,144 immigrants | 826,537 immigrants | 897,751 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More population data for Libya
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1882 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 455,012 people (2100)
- Population density 5.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2302 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9554 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Libya?
- Total number of international immigrants in Libya was 897,751 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 897,751 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 457,075 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Libya rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Libya ranks 65th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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