Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya
Libya: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum was 105,954 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya stood at 105,954. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.2% on the previous year and up 285.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya peaked at 105,954 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12, in 2001.
Libya ranks 15th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,360 | 12 | 4,833 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,854 | 2,883 | 47,403 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,459 | 36,741 | 105,954 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More social development data for Libya
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 552,523 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 17,161 (2025)
- Physical Integrity Rights Score -2.02 (2019)
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin 3,802 (2025)
- Forcibly displaced people 743,477 (2025)
- Press freedom 0 (2016)
- Self-reported life satisfaction 5.73 (2025)
- Internally displaced people (IDP) by country or territory of asylum / 85,000 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Libya was 105,954 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 105,954 in 2025.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 2001.
- How does Libya rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Libya ranks 15th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.