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Libya - Profile of Migrants in Misrata (January 2025)

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Misrata Municipality is home to 62,767migrants, representing 8% of the total migrant population in Libya and 15% of those residing in West Libya.

Within Misrata, the Al Kharruba Muhalla hosts the largest share of migrants, accounting for 13% of the municipality’s migrant population.

The primary occupation for migrants in Misrata is construction labor, driven by the ongoing construction and road maintenance projects in the area, which have created numerous job opportunities for the migrant workforce.