Moving to Uganda from Libya

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Libya to Uganda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Libya to Uganda, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Libya to Uganda.

Living there in 2000
1 ↓ 98% vs 1995

people born in Libya live in Uganda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uganda?

Top countries of origin for Uganda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uganda compared to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
UG
16.0

Uganda performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
UG
$139
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
UG
1.7

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
UG
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
UG
0.2t

Libya generally does better on environment, though Uganda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.8
UG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
UG
5.8%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
UG
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
UG
$2,800

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
UG
69.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
UG
30.4

Libya performs better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Kampala
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 84°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 82°/64°F (28°/17°C)
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Month Tripoli Kampala
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya and Uganda. To live, work, or study long-term in Uganda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uganda's immigration authority.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uganda.
Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Uganda passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uganda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uganda: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uganda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uganda safe for expats?

Uganda performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uganda compared to Libya?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uganda, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Uganda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

What's the weather like in Uganda compared to Libya?

The average high temperature in Kampala is 82°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Kampala receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Uganda?

The official languages in Uganda are English and Swahili. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

LY UG
Population 7,137,931 46,205,893
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Languages Arabic English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +256
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999