Libya Demographics

What is the population of Libya?

Population	6,890,535
Population - note	note: immigrants make up just over 12% of the total population, according to UN data
Population Growth Rate	4.85%
Urban Population	77.700000
Population in Major Urban Areas	TRIPOLI (capital) 1.127 million
Nationality Noun	Libyan(s)
Ethnic Groups	Berber and Arab 97%, Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, Tunisians

Libya Population Comparison

Libya Health Information

What are the health conditions in Libya?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.830000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	3.56
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	12.260000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP	4.4%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population	1.9
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population	3.7
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	54.200000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	58
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.09
Obesity - adult prevalence rate	27.8%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	96.800000
Underweight - percent of children under five years	5.6%

Libya Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Libya?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.830000
Median Age	27.100000
Infant Mortality Rate	12.260000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	58
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.09

Libya median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	19
Median Age	27.100000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	33.32
Population Growth Rate	4.85%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	1.050000
Age Structure	26.170000
Infant Mortality Rate	12.260000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	58
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	2.09

Libya Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Libya?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

While some health care providers have been trained in the United States or Europe, basic modern medical care and/or medicines may not be available in Libya. Many Libyan citizens prefer to be treated outside Libya for serious medical conditions.

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

4.4%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

3.7

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.9

Libya Education

What is school like in Libya?

Literacy - female	72%
Literacy - male	92.4%
Literacy - total population	82.6%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	16.000000

Libya Literacy

Can people in Libya read?

Literacy - female	72%
Literacy - male	92.4%
Literacy - total population	82.6%
Literacy Definition	age 15 and over can read and write

Libya Crime

Is Libya a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

Crime levels in Libya are rising. There have been increased reports of armed robbery, carjacking, burglary, and crimes involving weapons. The Libyan police and internal security institutions have not fully reconstituted themselves since the revolution. Thousands of criminals who were released from prisons by the former regime or who escaped following the revolution remain at large. Hundreds of thousands of small arms looted from government storage facilities are now in the hands of the local population, contributing to the rise in violent crime.

Libya Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Libya, you are subject to Libyan laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be very different from our own. You may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. It is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings, especially military and government facilities. Driving under the influence can result in immediate detention. There are also some things that might be legal in Libya, but still illegal in the United States. You can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Libya, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not before you go.

Persons violating Libyan laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Libya are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Alcohol is also prohibited in Libya, and possessing, using, or trafficking in alcohol can carry severe penalties. Libyan customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning the introduction into Libya or removal from Libya of firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, and currency. The importation and consumption of alcohol, pornography, and pork products are illegal in Libya. Please see our Customs information.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the U.S. embassy as soon as you are arrested or detained.

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