Net migration metrics in Libya
Libya: Net migration metrics was -2,001 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-2,001
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
148th
of 236 countries
All-time high
69,211
in 1981
All-time low
-562,827
in 2011
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Libya, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Libya stood at -2,001.
That represents a change of down 107.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Libya peaked at 69,211 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -562,827, in 2011.
That places Libya 148th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -6,343 | — |
| 1951 | -4,011 | -36.8% |
| 1952 | -1,359 | -66.1% |
| 1953 | 1,359 | -200.0% |
| 1954 | 4,010 | +195.1% |
| 1955 | 14,823 | +269.7% |
| 1956 | 17,116 | +15.5% |
| 1957 | 19,174 | +12.0% |
| 1958 | 20,879 | +8.9% |
| 1959 | 22,059 | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 22,559 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 22,504 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 21,589 | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 18,740 | -13.2% |
| 1964 | 2,084 | -88.9% |
| 1965 | -15,810 | -858.6% |
| 1966 | -13,619 | -13.9% |
| 1967 | -10,384 | -23.8% |
| 1968 | -6,323 | -39.1% |
| 1969 | -1,418 | -77.6% |
| 1970 | 745 | -152.5% |
| 1971 | -4,265 | -672.5% |
| 1972 | -3,418 | -19.9% |
| 1973 | 20,498 | -699.7% |
| 1974 | 44,946 | +119.3% |
| 1975 | 49,544 | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 53,813 | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 57,867 | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 61,684 | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 64,821 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 66,739 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 69,211 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | -126,400 | -282.6% |
| 1983 | -140,904 | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 18,039 | -112.8% |
| 1985 | 11,962 | -33.7% |
| 1986 | 5,844 | -51.1% |
| 1987 | 1,740 | -70.2% |
| 1988 | 1,053 | -39.5% |
| 1989 | 981 | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 946 | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 902 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 843 | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 426 | -49.5% |
| 1994 | -1,755 | -512.0% |
| 1995 | -5,068 | +188.8% |
| 1996 | -8,446 | +66.7% |
| 1997 | -10,907 | +29.1% |
| 1998 | -11,479 | +5.2% |
| 1999 | -10,206 | -11.1% |
| 2000 | 5,634 | -155.2% |
| 2001 | 8,420 | +49.4% |
| 2002 | 10,152 | +20.6% |
| 2003 | 12,073 | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 13,222 | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 11,024 | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 3,351 | -69.6% |
| 2007 | 12,640 | +277.2% |
| 2008 | 15,260 | +20.7% |
| 2009 | 11,670 | -23.5% |
| 2010 | 9,611 | -17.6% |
| 2011 | -562,827 | -5956.1% |
| 2012 | 5,211 | -100.9% |
| 2013 | 25,755 | +394.2% |
| 2014 | -1,716 | -106.7% |
| 2015 | -7,660 | +346.4% |
| 2016 | -5,081 | -33.7% |
| 2017 | 9,208 | -281.2% |
| 2018 | 5,841 | -36.6% |
| 2019 | -1,352 | -123.1% |
| 2020 | -694 | -48.7% |
| 2021 | -694 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -2,001 | +188.3% |
| 2023 | -2,001 | -0.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's -2,001 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's -2,001 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -5956.1% | 9,611 | -562,827 |
| 1965 | -858.6% | 2,084 | -15,810 |
| 1973 | +699.7% | -3,418 | 20,498 |
| 1971 | -672.5% | 745 | -4,265 |
| 1994 | -512.0% | 426 | -1,755 |
| 2013 | +394.2% | 5,211 | 25,755 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8,771 | -6,343 | 22,059 | 10 |
| 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 | -1,348 | -2,001 | -694 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in Libya?
- Net migration metrics in Libya was -2,001 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 69,211 in 1981.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -562,827 in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for net migration metrics?
- Libya ranks 148th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 107.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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