Libya Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Libya
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Libya. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Libya at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
N/A
Safety Rank
N/A
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
N/A
Armed Conflict Context
Libya has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
2(2024)
Military Spending
5.3% GDP(2023)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Libya:
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime , terrorism , unexploded landmines , civil unrest , kidnapping , and armed conflict . Read entire Travel Advisory. Country Summary : Terrorism: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Libya. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Libya Population & Demographics
Population of 7,381,023, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Libya safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Libya at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel).
What is the crime rate in Libya?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Libya.
What is the US travel advisory level for Libya?
Libya is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).