Original Language
English
Number of Pages
246
Reference Number
ENG0423
Date of upload

26 Nov 2015

Assessment of Data Collection and Statistics on International Migration in Libya

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the Libya’s migration data capacity and statistical systems while documenting available data on migration to and from the country. The assessment is intended to support the Government in improving collection and management of migration-related data, and complements processes to develop a migration policy in Libya. Apart from presenting a brief overview of migration trends in the country and existing frameworks for measuring migration, the study examines the national administrative and statistical systems. The study also assesses data available from international sources. The report identifies gaps and needs, and recommends steps for improving data management, statistics and analysis on migration in Libya.

  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Abbreviations and acronyms
  • Map of Libya
  • Objectives and structure of the study
  • Executive Summary
  • a. Introduction to migration issues in Libya
    • A1. Context of the country
    • A2. Main migration trends and aspects
    • A3. National institutional framework relevant for registering and measuring migration
    • A4. International cooperation and coordination in the field of migration
  • B. Analysis of systems and statistics on migration available in Libya
    • B1. Libyan administrative systems
    • B2. Libyan statistical system
  • C. Analysis of data and statistics on migration in Libya available at the international level
    • C1. Data and statistics available from international organizations
    • C2. Data and statistics reported by other countries
  • D. Summary and conclusion
    • D1. Summary on the available data registration systems and statistics on international migration in Libya
    • D2. Gaps, needs and opportunities
    • D3. Recommendations for improving the data management, statistics and analysis ABOUT migration in Libya 
  • Bibliography
  • Annexes
    • Annex I. Glossary of migration terms
    • Annex II. Assessment questionnaire proposed for future action
    • Annex III. Main statistical sheets and snapshots on migration in Libya available from international organizations
    • Annex IV. Detailed list of relevant tables of EUROSTAT “migr” domain
    • Annex V. Statistical tables 
    • Annex VI. List of tables with data reported by Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt available in the CARIM Database
    • Annex VIII. List of contacts