What is the Population of Lebanon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Lebanon has a population of approximately 5,490,000 people, making it the 118th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 10,452 km², the population density is roughly 525 people per km².
| Population | 5,490,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 118th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 10,452 km² |
| Population density | 525 / km² |
| Demonym | Lebanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 5,490,000 | 118th |
| Denmark | 6,011,488 | 115th |
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 116th |
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 117th |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 119th |
| Ireland | 5,458,600 | 120th |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 121st |
Lebanon compared with its neighbours
Lebanon in context
- Lebanon covers 10,452 km², making it the 162nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Israel, Syria.
- With 5,490,000 people, Lebanon holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lebanon is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Lebanon — FAQ
What is the population of Lebanon?
The population of Lebanon is approximately 5,490,000 (5.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Lebanon in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Lebanon at approximately 5,490,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Lebanon is the 118th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Lebanon?
Approximately 5,490,000 people live in Lebanon, making it the 118th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Lebanon rank by population?
Lebanon is the 118th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Lebanon?
Lebanon has a population density of roughly 525 people per km², based on a land area of 10,452 km².
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