What is the Population of Libya?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Libya has a population of approximately 7,459,000 people, making it the 104th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.09% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,759,540 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 7,459,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 104th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.09% |
| Area | 1,759,540 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Libyan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
Libya compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 2,381,741 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 1,002,450 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 1,886,068 |
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 163,610 |
Libya in context
- Libya covers 1,759,540 km², making it the 16th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
- With 7,459,000 people, Libya holds about 2.8% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Libya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Libya — FAQ
What is the population of Libya?
The population of Libya is approximately 7,459,000 (7.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Libya in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Libya at approximately 7,459,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Libya is the 104th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Libya?
Approximately 7,459,000 people live in Libya, making it the 104th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Libya rank by population?
Libya is the 104th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.09%.
What is the population density of Libya?
Libya has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 1,759,540 km².
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