International Migrant Population Statistics in Libya (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 12.2% of the population in Libya were international migrants in 2024. Up from 11.7% in 2020 to 12.2% in 2024 (+0.5 percentage points). Libya ranks #11 of 23 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #71 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 12.2% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Libya as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 11.7% in 2020 to 12.2% in 2024 (+0.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 10.3% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.3% in 1990 to 12.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 12.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Libya.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #11 of 23 (2024)
- Libya ranks 11 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #71 of 216 (2024)
- Libya ranks 71 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 22.8% (2024)
- Libya (12.2%) is below the average of 22.8% across the 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Internet use in Libya (2024)
- 82% (2024)
- 82% of the population in Libya used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.4 million (2024)
- Libya had a population of 7.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.2% | +0.5 pp |
| 2020 | 11.7% | −0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 11.8% | +1.2 pp |
| 2010 | 10.6% | −0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 10.7% | +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 10.7% | +0.3 pp |
| 1995 | 10.4% | +0.1 pp |
| 1990 | 10.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Libya were international migrants?
12.2% of the population in Libya were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Libya rank globally on international migrant population?
Libya ranks 71 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Libya?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Libya.
Where does the international migrant population data for Libya come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Libya is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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