Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya
Libya: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 17,235 in 2024. β Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya, 1980β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya is 17,235, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 311.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya peaked at 19,090 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 205, in 1980.
That places Libya 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 344.9 | 205 | 659 | 10 |
| 1990s | 552.5 | 266 | 841 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,548 | 603 | 2,189 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,540 | 2,297 | 16,033 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,923 | 17,235 | 19,090 | 5 |
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Libya was 17,235 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 19,090 in 2021.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 205 in 1980.
- How does Libya rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Libya ranks 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 311.6%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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