Rank #110 by World Population
🇱🇾Libya
Libya has a population of 7,305,659, ranking #110 in the world. The capital is Tripoli. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: Upper middle income
7,305,659
Population
#110
World Rank
69.3
Life Expectancy
$6,027
GDP Per Capita
Libya, #110 by world population
Libya Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Libya had a population of 1,492,890 in 1960 and 7,381,023 in 2024, a 4.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 7,381,023 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.54%.
7,381,023
Population (2024)
1,492,890
Population (1960)
7,381,023
Peak (2024)
2.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,492,890 |
| 1961 | 1,555,699 |
| 1962 | 1,621,960 |
| 1963 | 1,690,457 |
| 1964 | 1,753,691 |
| 1965 | 1,804,015 |
| 1966 | 1,849,063 |
| 1967 | 1,898,199 |
| 1968 | 1,952,781 |
| 1969 | 2,014,293 |
| 1970 | 2,082,589 |
| 1971 | 2,153,534 |
| 1972 | 2,226,091 |
| 1973 | 2,314,193 |
| 1974 | 2,432,211 |
| 1975 | 2,571,556 |
| 1976 | 2,721,237 |
| 1977 | 2,881,533 |
| 1978 | 3,052,526 |
| 1979 | 3,233,846 |
| 1980 | 3,424,378 |
| 1981 | 3,621,486 |
| 1982 | 3,724,765 |
| 1983 | 3,718,961 |
| 1984 | 3,773,633 |
| 1985 | 3,898,745 |
| 1986 | 4,017,403 |
| 1987 | 4,129,739 |
| 1988 | 4,237,755 |
| 1989 | 4,342,920 |
| 1990 | 4,445,239 |
| 1991 | 4,544,400 |
| 1992 | 4,640,352 |
| 1993 | 4,733,045 |
| 1994 | 4,822,037 |
| 1995 | 4,906,843 |
| 1996 | 4,987,393 |
| 1997 | 5,064,639 |
| 1998 | 5,140,704 |
| 1999 | 5,218,038 |
| 2000 | 5,305,021 |
| 2001 | 5,403,639 |
| 2002 | 5,508,410 |
| 2003 | 5,619,398 |
| 2004 | 5,736,693 |
| 2005 | 5,858,798 |
| 2006 | 5,980,211 |
| 2007 | 6,104,380 |
| 2008 | 6,235,430 |
| 2009 | 6,366,686 |
| 2010 | 6,497,839 |
| 2011 | 6,343,203 |
| 2012 | 6,179,328 |
| 2013 | 6,304,628 |
| 2014 | 6,427,252 |
| 2015 | 6,531,819 |
| 2016 | 6,632,126 |
| 2017 | 6,738,770 |
| 2018 | 6,849,055 |
| 2019 | 6,951,033 |
| 2020 | 7,045,399 |
| 2021 | 7,135,175 |
| 2022 | 7,223,805 |
| 2023 | 7,305,659 |
| 2024 | 7,381,023 |
Demographics
| Population | 7,305,659 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.13% |
| Urban Population | 87.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.35 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 69.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 16.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$6,027
GDP Per Capita
18.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
159.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
7.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
16.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
73.2%
Electricity Access
80.6%
Internet Users
195
Mobile Subs per 100
4.2
People per km2
-2,001
Net Migration
Environment
0.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Libya in global context
Libya is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Libya has a population of 7,305,659, ranking #110 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.13%.
Life expectancy in Libya is 69.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 16.3 per 1,000 live births.
Libya's GDP per capita is $6,027. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
87.9% of Libya's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 4.2 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Libya 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.
With 7,305,659 residents, Libya is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Population growth is modest, around 1.1% a year.
GDP per capita is about $6,027 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 69.3 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.4 births per woman, and 87.9% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.