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🛒 تسوق الآنLibya Registered Jobseekers Reach 240,548 as Ministry of Labour Releases New Data
Libya Reveals New Jobseeker Figures: 240,548 Registered as of March 2026
Libya's Tripoli-based Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation has released new statistics revealing that the number of registered jobseekers across the country has reached 240,548 as of March 2026, in a move aimed at better understanding the evolving needs of the national labour market.
The Ministry stressed that these figures represent only those who have formally registered with its offices, noting that the data may not reflect the true scale of unemployment in Libya, which is widely estimated at around 30 percent — a rate that is particularly severe among the country's youth population.
Striking Gender Disparity: Women Form the Majority
The numbers reveal a striking gender disparity, with women accounting for 56 percent of all registered jobseekers, compared to just 44 percent for men. This trend partly reflects the growing participation of Libyan women in the labour force in recent years, driven by ongoing social and economic transformations across the country.
This shift represents a fundamental change in the role of women in Libyan society, as more women seek financial independence and active contribution to the national economy, despite the significant challenges they still face in the job market.
Age Distribution: 31-to-40 Age Group Leads
In terms of age distribution, the 31-to-40 age group represents the largest segment of registered jobseekers at 106,529 individuals, while the 18-to-28 age group is the smallest at just 11,181 registrations. This raises questions about the effectiveness of registration mechanisms in reaching recent graduates and young people entering the job market for the first time.
Experts suggest that low youth registration may stem from a lack of awareness about the importance of formal registration, or from frustration with available job opportunities, driving them to seek alternatives in the informal sector or emigrate abroad.
Geographic Distribution: Western Libya Leads
Geographically, western Libya leads with 97,574 registered jobseekers, followed by the east with 68,141, central Libya with 45,988, and the south with 28,846. This distribution mirrors the uneven population density across the country's regions, as well as the varying availability of employment opportunities in each area.
Southern Libya faces particular employment challenges, as its economy relies heavily on the public sector and oil industry, with a near-total absence of a private sector that could provide alternative job opportunities for young people.
International Cooperation: Meeting with British Ambassador
In a related development, Labour Minister Ali Al-Abed met with British Ambassador to Libya Martin Reynolds to discuss ways to expand cooperation in employment, training, and rehabilitation. The talks focused on supporting vocational training and professional qualification programs, improving labour market mechanisms, and exchanging expertise to strengthen the skills of the national workforce and create more job opportunities for young Libyans.
Ambassador Reynolds reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to supporting the Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation's development initiatives and enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Challenges with Official Statistics
Unemployment statistics in Libya have long been a subject of debate. The Labour Minister himself acknowledged in 2021 that official unemployment figures are inaccurate. The very definition of unemployment in the Libyan context remains problematic, as many Libyans hold more than one job — one in the public sector and another in the private sector — while others are registered as state employees and receive salaries without actually showing up for work.
Under Prime Minister Faiez Serraj, the Government of National Unity had estimated unemployment at 390,000 — or 14 percent of the workforce — in September 2020. However, multiple reports suggest the true figure could be significantly higher, underscoring the urgent need for greater efforts by both the government and the international community to address this deepening crisis.
