Moving to Libya from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
360 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Mali live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
LY
34.0

Mali performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
LY
21.6

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ML
65.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
LY
8.7t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Libya leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
LY
817.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
LY
$17,700

Mali generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
LY
11.2

Libya performs significantly better than Mali across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Tripoli
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Bamako Tripoli
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Mali

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Mali performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML LY
Population 20,741,769 7,137,931
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +218
Time zones 1 1