Libya
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
898000
Immigrant Population
12.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
157000
Emigrant Population
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The Arab Spring and Other Crises in Africa Displace More Than 1 Million People
A cascade of crises across Africa and the Middle East displaced more than 1 million people in 2011.
Arab Spring and Fear of Migrant Surge Expose Rift in EU Immigration Policy Circles
Europe feared a mass migrant surge from the Arab Spring, but those fears were largely overblown in 2011.
Voice after Exit: Revolution and Migration in the Arab World
Arab revolts are driven by demands for freedom at home; few people displaced by Libya's conflict in 2011 attempted to reach Europe.
Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
In 2008, Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in the United States outpaced the overall foreign born in college attainment.
Migrations Transsahariennes vers l'Afrique du Nord et l'UE: Origines Historiques et Tendances Actuelles
Née de dynamiques historiques et structurelles, la migration transsaharienne résiste aux politiques de fermeture des frontières européennes et nord-africaines.
Trans-Saharan Migration to North Africa and the EU: Historical Roots and Current Trends
Trans-Saharan migration has grown since the 1990s due to Libyan policies and regional conflict.