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Population

7,458,555 people (2025)

Total GDP

$52.5B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$6,800 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.721 (115.)

About Libya

Libya has vast Sahara Desert landscape and significant oil reserves with Mediterranean coastline. The country has ancient Roman heritage and modern political challenges. Libyan culture emphasizes tribal traditions, Islamic heritage, and desert wisdom.

The nation has hot desert climate with Mediterranean coastal influences. Libya has complex political situation with competing authorities. The country has oil-dependent economy and infrastructure challenges.

Tripoli is capital with historic medina and Mediterranean setting. Libya has archaeological sites including Leptis Magna Roman ruins. The nation has Arabic as official language with Berber minorities.

Traditional Libyan culture includes Bedouin traditions, Islamic practices, and tribal customs. The country has Muslim majority with traditional desert lifestyle. Libyan cuisine features couscous, lamb, and North African spices.

The population is 7 million with urbanization and political instability. Libya offers oil wealth, ancient heritage, and North African culture in challenging transition.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$69.2B
$60.7B
$52.2B
$43.7B
$35.2B
$69.2B
$46.9B
$35.2B
$43.3B
$44.0B
$42.2B
$47.5B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
13.8%
0-14
13.1%
9.0%
15-24
8.5%
14.8%
25-44
14.1%
10.9%
45-64
10.7%
2.4%
65+
2.8%
Male
Female
%50.8 (3.791.702)
%49.2 (3.666.852)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 9.783.568 -0.19% 5.8
2090 9.938.209 -0.13% 5.9
2080 9.928.368 +0.11% 5.9
2070 9.807.898 +0.18% 5.9
2060 9.626.505 +0.25% 5.7
2050 9.260.605 +0.56% 5.5
2040 8.651.417 +0.83% 5.2
2030 7.885.806 +1.07% 4.7
2025 NOW 7.458.555 +1.05% 4.5
2020 7.045.399 +1.36% 4.2
2015 6.531.819 +1.63% 3.9
2010 6.497.839 +2.06% 3.9
2005 5.858.798 +2.13% 3.5
2000 5.305.021 +1.67% 3.2
1995 4.906.843 +1.76% 2.9
1990 4.445.239 +2.36% 2.7
1985 3.898.745 +3.32% 2.3
1980 3.424.378 +5.89% 2
1975 2.571.556 +5.73% 1.5
1970 2.082.589 +3.39% 1.2
1965 1.804.015 +2.87% 1.1
1960 1.492.890 +4.11% 0.9
1955 1.241.377 +2.75% 0.7
1950 1.131.460 - 0.7

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Al Butnan
159.536
Al Jabal al Akhdar
203.156
Al Jabal al Gharbi
304.159
Al Jufrah
52.342
Al Kufrah
48.328
Al Marj
185.848
Al Marqab
432.202
Al Wahat
177.047
Az Zawiyah
290.993
Benghazi
811.120
Derna
163.351
Ghat
23.518
Jafara
453.198
Misrata
550.938
Murzuq
78.621
Nalut
93.224
Nuqat al Khams
287.662
Sabha
134.162
Sirte
141.378
Tripoli
1.157.557
Wadi al Hayaa
76.858
Wadi al Shatii
78.532

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