Libya

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Libya Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 2,610 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Libya has lost a cumulative 84,121 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+2,610

Net migration rate

+0.3 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+333,409

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

69,211

Top year: 1981

Peak emigration

-562,827

Lowest year: 2011

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+6180

Per year

In 2026, Libya receives approximately 2,610 net migrants (0.3 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 69,211 in 1981.

Migration flows in Libya are relatively modest.