Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya
Libya: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth was -16.8 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya, 1994–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya is -16.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 43.4% on the previous year and down 106.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya peaked at 261.8 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -77.31 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Libya ranks 149th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 69.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 98.55 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 1996 | 94.99 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 9.42 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 1998 | 24.51 % change on previous year | +160.1% |
| 1999 | -0.2274 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2000 | 9.59 % change on previous year | -4317.9% |
| 2001 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0343 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2003 | 2 % change on previous year | +5723.0% |
| 2004 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -77.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 48.19 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 2008 | 64.13 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 34.07 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2010 | -11.98 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2011 | 27.86 % change on previous year | -332.6% |
| 2012 | -30.25 % change on previous year | -208.6% |
| 2013 | 261.8 % change on previous year | -965.5% |
| 2014 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2015 | -66.73 % change on previous year | -809.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0645 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2017 | 0.4403 % change on previous year | +582.9% |
| 2018 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -1459.9% |
| 2019 | -46.2 % change on previous year | +671.6% |
| 2020 | -12.28 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2021 | -24.3 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 2022 | -29.7 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 2023 | -16.8 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.4 % change on previous year | -0.2274 % change on previous year | 98.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 8.4 % change on previous year | -77.31 % change on previous year | 64.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.84 % change on previous year | -66.73 % change on previous year | 261.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.77 % change on previous year | -29.7 % change on previous year | -12.28 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 146 Kuwait -14.69 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Kyrgyzstan -14.8 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Yemen -15.73 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Pakistan -21.51 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Tunisia -26.01 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Papua New Guinea -26.52 % change on previous year compare
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)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 5.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 455,012 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth in Libya was -16.8 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 261.8 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was -77.31 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth?
- Libya ranks 149th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of asylum UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.