Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya
Libya: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 102,000 trips in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya, 1995–2003
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
In 2003, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya stood at 102,000 trips.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya peaked at 866,000 trips in 1995 and was at its lowest, 97,000 trips, in 2002.
That places Libya 144th out of 179 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 397,000 trips | 127,000 trips | 866,000 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 108,500 trips | 97,000 trips | 124,000 trips | 4 |
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More reference data data for Libya
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0933 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.15 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Libya was 102,000 trips in 2003, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 866,000 trips in 1995.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 97,000 trips in 2002.
- How does Libya rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Libya ranks 144th out of 179 countries with data for 2003.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. 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 for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.