Population of Libya 2026
7٬402٬296
Population now (estimate)
1٬759٬540
Area (km²)
4
Density (per km²)
1.3%
Annual growth rate
7٬402٬296
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Libya in 2026 is about 7,402,296 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.3%.
Libya covers about 1,759,540 km², with Tripoli as its capital, giving a population density of around 4 people per km².
Population pyramid — Libya
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Libya holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace. It has a low population density, spread across a vast, largely empty area.
مساحة شاسعة وسكان قليلون نسبياً يتركّزون على الساحل. الأرقام تقديرية نظراً لظروف ما بعد النزاع.