What is the population of Libya?

The population of Libya is approximately 7,539,851 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Libya?

Life expectancy at birth in Libya is 75.2 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Libya?

The total fertility rate in Libya is 2.21 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Libya?

The median age in Libya is 28.0 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Libya?

Libya's population is 26.2% children (0-14 years), 68.4% working age (15-64 years), and 5.4% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP of Libya?

Libya's GDP is $52.5 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Libya?

The GDP per capita in Libya is $18,749 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Libya?

The inflation rate in Libya is 10.5%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Libya

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

325

Deaths today

101

Net migration today

As of today, Libya has approximately 7,539,851 people. Estimated births today: 325; deaths: 101.

Watch Libya's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(14)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Ţarābulus (Tripoli)★ Capital	Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba	1.25M	416	3,007
2	Benghazi	Benghazi	637.6K	158	4,025
3	Misrata	Misratah	296.9K	147	2,014
4	Al Zawiyah★ Capital	Az Zawiyah	218.4K	105	2,080
5	Sabha	Sabha	124.2K	33	3,764
6	Tubruq	Al Butnan	123.4K	41	2,994
7	Bayda	Al Jabal al Akhdar	120.6K	25	4,747
8	Qabilat alturki	Al Marqab	119.7K	55	2,168
9	Marj	Al Marj	107.6K	16	6,643
10	Sayyad	Az Zawiyah	104.5K	58	1,814
11	Ajdabiya	Ajdabiya	96.8K	21	4,524
12	Darnah	Al Qubbah	65.9K	21	3,108
13	Zliten	Al Marqab	65.7K	34	1,933
14	Sirte	Surt	62.7K	24	2,612

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2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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