Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya
Libya: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 34,000 arrivals in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya, 1995–2008
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya is 34,000 arrivals, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya peaked at 178,000 arrivals in 1999 and was at its lowest, 32,000 arrivals, in 1998.
That places Libya 185th out of 203 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 80,800 arrivals | 32,000 arrivals | 178,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 95,333 arrivals | 34,000 arrivals | 174,000 arrivals | 9 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 6 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Libya was 34,000 arrivals in 2008, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 178,000 arrivals in 1999.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,000 arrivals in 1998.
- How does Libya rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Libya ranks 185th out of 203 countries with data for 2008.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.