Moving to Libya from Yemen

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Yemen to Libya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Yemen to Libya.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Yemen to Libya, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
6,323 ↓ 70% vs 2015

people born in Yemen 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Yemen to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
LY
34.0

Yemen 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

YE
$169
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
LY
20.4

Yemen 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

YE
109.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
LY
8.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
LY
4.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
LY
817.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
LY
18.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
LY
$6,449

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
LY
71.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
LY
7.9

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Yemen performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Libya?

Both Yemen and Libya share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE LY
Population 41,773,878 7,458,555
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +218
Time zones 1 1