Net migration in Libya
Libya: Net migration was -172 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-172
Change on year
down 105.0%
World rank
39th
of 74 countries
All-time high
69,211
in 1981
All-time low
-562,827
in 2011
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Libya, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Libya is -172, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 105.0% on the previous year and up 97.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Libya peaked at 69,211 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -562,827, in 2011.
Libya ranks 39th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,992 | -15,810 | 22,559 | 10 |
| 1970s | 34,624 | -4,265 | 64,821 | 10 |
| 1980s | -9,174 | -140,904 | 69,211 | 10 |
| 1990s | -4,474 | -11,479 | 946 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,345 | 3,351 | 15,260 | 10 |
| 2010s | -52,301 | -562,827 | 25,755 | 10 |
| 2020s | -352.33 | -2,001 | 3,448 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More population data for Libya
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.196 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 455,012 (2100)
- Population density 5.56 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.196 (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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,540 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.9554 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.3 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 200,335 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Libya?
- Net migration in Libya was -172 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 69,211 in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -562,827 in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for net migration?
- Libya ranks 39th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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