Moving to Libya from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,195 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
LY
34.0

Senegal 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

SN
$206
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
LY
21.6

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
LY
8.7t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
LY
817.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
LY
$17,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
LY
11.2

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

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Tripoli
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Dakar Tripoli
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa on Arrival
Libya passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Senegal.

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?

Senegal performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Senegal?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

SN LY
Population 17,923,036 7,137,931
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17