Libya
IDPs tracked
Displacement Movements
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About Libya
Libya is a geographically vast country with several regions that are difficult to access. In order to understand the full scope of humanitarian assistance that is needed throughout the country, IOM established the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in 2016 in order to provide a common operating picture concerning the movement of populations in Libya, allowing humanitarian actors to provide timely assistance to those in need. Following the escalation of conflict and insecurity in 2014, the security situation has remained volatile since with fluctuations in the intensity of localized clashes. Congruently, conflict has caused new displacements, often in areas ill-equipped to accommodate large population movements while also negatively impacting the large migrant population residing and transiting through Libya. More recently, the capital Tripoli was heavily affected by displacement waves in September 2018 and April 2019.
DTM’s mobility tracking and flow monitoring activities identified many migrants in-country to be in need of various forms of assistance. Libya’s geographic location, resources and work opportunities has made it both a country of destination and transit for migrants for many years. Despite the deterioration of the security situation since 2011 migrants continue coming to and transiting through Libya, the majority from Sub-Saharan and North African countries.
In this complex operating environment, DTM Libya has been providing a common operating picture concerning the movement of populations in Libya since 2016, allowing humanitarian actors to provide timely assistance to those in need. Through its mobility tracking, flow monitoring and needs assessment activities, DTM Libya has established itself as data hub for quantitative data on migratory flows to and within Libya, migrant presence in Libya disaggregated by nationality and area, as well as humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced population and returnees. All activities are implemented through periodical bi-monthly data collection cycles, allowing trend analysis over time to provide evidence-base for both policy-level discussions and to guide humanitarian action.
In order to facilitate humanitarian interventions, DTM works closely with IOM’s other programmes through referring identified populations in need of assistance at flow monitoring points to IOM’s Direct Assistance, Health, Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR), Protection and Migrant Rapid Response Mechanism (MRRM) programmes. Furthermore, DTM Libya supports other humanitarian partners through providing emergency tracking updates in case of sudden population movements as well as facilitating humanitarian assessments for the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) jointly implemented by IOM, UNICEF, WFP and UNFPA.
For more information on IOM's activities in Libya, please visit the IOM Libya country office website.
Contact
DTM Libya
DTMLibya@iom.int
Current Donors
- EUTF
This infographic presents the key findings of Round 45 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.
IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme identified a total of 706,062 migrants from over 44 nationalities in the 100 Libyan municipalities during round 46 of data collection (January - February 2023).
This infographic provides valuable insights into the situation and vulnerabilities of Sudanese migrants in Libya. The information pertaining to migrants’ situation and vulnerabilities is based on quantitative individual interviews conducted by DTM Libya with 888 migrants in January and February 2
Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention centres on the date of assessment.
This report provides an overview of related arrivals to Libya following the onset of armed clashes in Sudan in mid-April 2023. This brief is based on information gathered through IOM Libya emergency tracking and flow monitoring activities in Al Kufra between 15 April and 2 May 2023.
This study is divided into two parts. The first section looks at the health-seeking behaviours and factors affecting access to healthcare among migrants in Libya.
Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention centres on the date of assessment.
In 2022, 15,228 migrants from Bangladesh arrived in Italy via the Central Mediterranean Route (CMR) with a majority transiting through Libya. Migrants from Bangladesh constituted slightly more than 14 per cent of all arrivals in Italy — the third most-represented nationality.
This report explores the factors that influence migrants’ access to the rental housing market with the objective to support programming efforts to help migrants successfully navigate the rental housing market on equitable grounds.
IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme identified a total of 694,398 migrants from over 42 nationalities in the 100 Libyan municipalities during Round 45 of data collection (November - December 2022).
This infographic presents the key findings of Round 45 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.
Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention centres on the date of assessment.
يتمثّل الهدف من هذه الورقة في تقديم لمحة عامّة عن هجرة العمالة النّيجيريّة إلى ليبيا، مع التّركيز على الفرص المتعلّقة بتحسين إدارة هجرة اليد العاملة بين النّيجر وليبيا.
Ce document d'information sur les travailleurs migrants nigériens en Libye vise à donner un aperçu de la situation et des opportunités pour cette population.
This background paper on Nigerien Migrant Workers in Libya aims to provide an overview of the situation and opportunities for this population.
This background paper on Egyptian Migrant Workers in Libya aims to provide an overview of the situation and opportunities for this population.
يتمثّل الهدف من هذه الورقة في تقديم لمحة عامّة عن هجرة العمالة المصريّة إلى ليبيا، مع التّركيز على الفرص المتعلّقة بتحسين إدارة هجرة اليد العاملة بين مصر وليبيا.
This brief aims to provide context on the situation of migrants in Ghat, and information about their specific needs, such as access to healthcare and food security, as well as the challenges they face. The data and information collected through this exercise will help inform IOM Libya programmes
Detention Centre Profiling is a component of IOM Libya’s Displacement Matrix programme. It is a data oriented tool that routinely provides specific sex and age demographic data and key sectorial information on individuals held in Libya’s detention centres on the date of assessment.
يعـرض تقريـر مصفوفـة تتبـع النـزوح الخاصـة بالمنظمة الدوليـة للهجـرة البيانـات والمسـتخلصات حـول النازحيـن داخليـا والعائديـن فيمـا بيـن شـهري يوليـو وأغسـطس مـن سـنة 2022 وفـي إطـار الجولـة 43 مـن تتبـع التنقـل فـي ليبيـا.
IOM Libya’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme identified a total of 683,813 migrants from over 42 nationalities in the 100 Libyan municipalities during Round 44 of data collection (September - October 2022).
This infographic presents the key findings of Round 44 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.
This IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) report presents the data and findings on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees between July – August 2022, representing Round 43 of the DTM Mobility Tracking in Libya.
This infographic presents the key findings of Round 43 of the mobility tracking component of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme in Libya.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 46
May 24 2023
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 45
Mar 14 2023
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 44
Jan 17 2023
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - IDPs And Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 43
Jan 11 2023
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 43
Oct 31 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - IDPs and Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 42
Oct 23 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 42
Sep 06 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - IDPs and Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 41
Jul 15 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 41
Jun 20 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment Round 40
Mar 16 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - IDPs and Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 40
Mar 11 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - IDPs And Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 39
Jan 25 2022
IDP and Returnees Round 39 Dataset.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 39
Jan 11 2022
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya — IDPs Baseline Assessment — Round 38
Nov 11 2021
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 38
Oct 21 2021
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 38 (July - September 2021)
Libya - IDPs And Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 37
Aug 26 2021
IDP and Returnees Round 37 Dataset
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 37
Aug 16 2021
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 37 (May - June 2021)
Libya - IDPs And Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 36
Jul 11 2021
IDP and Returnees Round 36 Dataset
Libya - Migrants Baseline Assessment - Round 36
Jul 01 2021
Libya - Migrants Baseline Dataset - Round 36 (March - April 2021)
Libya - IDPs And Returnees Baseline Assessment Round 35
Apr 27 2021
IDP and Returnees Round 35 Dataset
