Financial analyst Khaled Al-Zantouti has written an article warning of what he describes as a growing demographic challenge facing Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Zantouti argues that Libya is experiencing a range of crises whose long-term consequences may not yet be fully understood. Among them, he highlights what he considers a demographic shift driven by the large number of foreign nationals residing in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to figures cited in the article, the number of foreigners in Libya exceeds three million people, representing roughly 45% of the country’s population. He states that around one million are registered with the International Organization for Migration, while many others are living across western, eastern, and southern Libya without official documents identifying their nationality or country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Zantouti writes that he has personally observed large African migrant communities composed of men, women, and children. He describes some of these communities as having their own local leadership and administrative structures, operating in a manner similar to villages in neighboring countries such as Chad or Niger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also notes seeing large numbers of children and infants among migrant populations, including individuals who may have been born in Libya and lived there for years. He raises concerns about the implications of births occurring within Libya and questions how issues related to nationality and citizenship may be addressed in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article further claims that there have been reports of newborn children being left behind in hospitals after birth, although the author presents this as information he has heard rather than independently verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding the labor market, Al-Zantouti argues that both skilled and unskilled foreign workers have become increasingly present in many sectors. He cites examples including bakeries, confectionery businesses, factories, mills, farms, cleaning services, and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasizes that his criticism is not directed at legally employed foreign workers who comply with residency and health regulations. Instead, he says his concern is focused on what he describes as unregulated migration and labor practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The author also references estimates suggesting that foreign workers transfer approximately $4 billion annually abroad. He claims that much of the foreign currency used for these transfers is purchased through the parallel market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Zantouti concludes by warning that Libya could face significant demographic changes in the coming years. He argues that these changes may alter the country\u2019s population structure and geographic distribution, and he calls for greater attention to the issue, describing it as a matter of national concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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