Net migration in Libya
Libya: Net migration was -172 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Libya, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
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.
That places Libya 93rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 financial sector data for Libya
- Official exchange rate 5.3 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 31.57 (2023)
- Net domestic credit 57.75 billion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 12.3% (2025)
- Broad money 64.4% (2021)
- Net foreign assets 501.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 12.5% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 12.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. -0.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government -23.6% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Libya?
- Net migration in Libya was -172 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- 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 93rd out of 215 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 World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.