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Quick answer: Libya has an estimated 1,365 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 5 a day, 25.4 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #32 of 195). 0 accident reports from Libya were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112 (mobile). Traffic drives on the right.

1,365
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
5
Est. Deaths Per Day
1,753 per year
25.4
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#32
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Libya
Libya
About Libya

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. With an area of almost 1.8 million km2 (700,000 sq mi), Libya is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world.

Capital
Tripoli
Population
7,381,023 (2024)
Area
1,759,541 km²
Calling code
+218
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Libyan dinar
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
112 (mobile)
Road deaths / 100k
25.4

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

Latest From Libya

Libya Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Libya — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Libya over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

30/09 Turkiye and Libya prepare for African Summit in Tripoli - The Eastleigh Voice eastleighvoice.co.ke · road
24/09 Libya's Mufti warns government against power-sharing deal with Haftar, criticizes delays in Tripoli cell investigation - The Libya Observer libyaobserver.ly · road
24/09 8 ضحايا بحادث مروري في طبرق .. 7 منهم من عائلة واحدة libyaakhbar.com · road
17/09 Libya arrests pilots accused of flying Turkish jet drunk before runway crash - Arab News PK www.arabnews.pk · aviation
14/09 Horror plane crash at Libya's Misrata Airport as aircraft left destroyed on runway www.express.co.uk · aviation
14/09 Crew survive private jet crash after emergency landing at Libya’s Misrata airport - gulfnews.com gulfnews.com · aviation
14/09 Crew survive private jet crash after emergency landing at Libya’s Misrata airport - Gulf News gulfnews.com · aviation
18/08 Nine bodies of migrants recovered off eastern Tripoli , Red Crescent says arabnews.com · road
18/08 Nine bodies of migrants recovered off eastern Tripoli : Red Crescent – Channel Africa channelafrica.co.za · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Libya

In Libya, dial 112 (mobile). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Libya

Libya has an estimated road traffic death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 6,900,000, that translates to about 1,753 deaths every year — 5 every single day.

Globally it ranks #32 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Libya — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Libya, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 3%.

Compare

Libya vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Libya 25.4 1,753 1,365
Malta 4.1 22 17
Tunisia 22.3 2,788 2,171
Chad 28.5 5,216 4,062
Niger 27.4 7,453 5,804
Questions

Libya — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Libya per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Libya records an estimated 1,753 road traffic deaths per year — about 5 per day. That is a rate of 25.4 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Libya in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Libya is around 1,365. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Libya dangerous?
Libya has a road death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Libya?
In Libya, dial 112 (mobile). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Libya come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Libya by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Libya drive on?
Libya drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Full rules: driving laws in Libya.
What type of accident is most often reported in Libya?
Road accidents make up 56% of the last 9 reports archived for Libya, followed by aviation (44%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.