Rank #107 by World Population
🇱🇧Lebanon
Lebanon has a population of 5,773,493, ranking #107 in the world. The capital is Beirut. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Lower middle income
5,773,493
Population
#107
World Rank
77.8
Life Expectancy
$3,478
GDP Per Capita
Lebanon, #107 by world population
Lebanon Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Lebanon had a population of 1,794,406 in 1960 and 5,805,962 in 2024, a 3.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 6,472,469 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 1.87%.
5,805,962
Population (2024)
1,794,406
Population (1960)
6,472,469
Peak (2015)
1.87%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,794,406 |
| 1961 | 1,850,084 |
| 1962 | 1,909,578 |
| 1963 | 1,970,316 |
| 1964 | 2,030,543 |
| 1965 | 2,088,831 |
| 1966 | 2,148,260 |
| 1967 | 2,206,731 |
| 1968 | 2,266,368 |
| 1969 | 2,328,159 |
| 1970 | 2,386,114 |
| 1971 | 2,446,314 |
| 1972 | 2,509,729 |
| 1973 | 2,572,935 |
| 1974 | 2,635,185 |
| 1975 | 2,693,191 |
| 1976 | 2,726,469 |
| 1977 | 2,762,155 |
| 1978 | 2,822,682 |
| 1979 | 2,882,635 |
| 1980 | 2,944,763 |
| 1981 | 3,008,981 |
| 1982 | 3,054,931 |
| 1983 | 3,094,996 |
| 1984 | 3,152,744 |
| 1985 | 3,217,376 |
| 1986 | 3,300,365 |
| 1987 | 3,385,555 |
| 1988 | 3,454,649 |
| 1989 | 3,525,285 |
| 1990 | 3,595,175 |
| 1991 | 3,668,912 |
| 1992 | 3,747,371 |
| 1993 | 3,820,647 |
| 1994 | 3,889,799 |
| 1995 | 3,960,735 |
| 1996 | 4,034,781 |
| 1997 | 4,108,405 |
| 1998 | 4,181,281 |
| 1999 | 4,255,277 |
| 2000 | 4,329,340 |
| 2001 | 4,401,918 |
| 2002 | 4,463,504 |
| 2003 | 4,525,508 |
| 2004 | 4,599,279 |
| 2005 | 4,671,102 |
| 2006 | 4,751,136 |
| 2007 | 4,844,118 |
| 2008 | 4,925,354 |
| 2009 | 4,992,287 |
| 2010 | 5,041,288 |
| 2011 | 5,096,020 |
| 2012 | 5,235,742 |
| 2013 | 5,743,436 |
| 2014 | 6,346,990 |
| 2015 | 6,472,469 |
| 2016 | 6,323,060 |
| 2017 | 6,160,128 |
| 2018 | 5,984,119 |
| 2019 | 5,794,594 |
| 2020 | 5,702,398 |
| 2021 | 5,718,122 |
| 2022 | 5,744,489 |
| 2023 | 5,773,493 |
| 2024 | 5,805,962 |
Demographics
| Population | 5,773,493 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.50% |
| Urban Population | 90.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.24 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 14.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$3,478
GDP Per Capita
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
35.5
Gini Index (inequality)
104.2%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
5.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
14.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
81.5%
Internet Users
75
Mobile Subs per 100
564.4
People per km2
-34,193
Net Migration
Environment
14.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
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Lebanon in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon has a population of 5,773,493, ranking #107 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.50%.
Life expectancy in Lebanon is 77.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 14.7 per 1,000 live births.
Lebanon's GDP per capita is $3,478. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
90.5% of Lebanon's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 564.4 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Lebanon is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.