Population of Lebanon 2026
5٬699٬596
Population now (estimate)
10٬452
Area (km²)
545
Density (per km²)
-0.3%
Annual growth rate
5٬699٬596
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Lebanon in 2026 is about 5,699,596 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. The population is declining at an annual rate of about 0.3%.
Lebanon covers about 10,452 km², with Beirut as its capital, giving a population density of around 545 people per km².
Lebanon holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population is trending downward, reflecting demographic shifts or the impact of migration. It is also a highly dense area, with population concentrated in a limited space.
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Population pyramid — Lebanon
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Declining population in Lebanon
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.