Total population in Libya
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Libya was 7,458,554 people, up from 7,381,023 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Libya with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Libya
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 458 554 |
| 2024 | 7 381 023 |
| 2023 | 7 305 659 |
| 2022 | 7 223 804 |
| 2021 | 7 135 175 |
| 2020 | 7 045 399 |
| 2019 | 6 951 032 |
| 2018 | 6 849 054 |
| 2017 | 6 738 770 |
| 2016 | 6 632 126 |
| 2015 | 6 531 819 |
| 2014 | 6 427 252 |
| 2013 | 6 304 628 |
| 2012 | 6 179 328 |
| 2011 | 6 343 203 |
| 2010 | 6 497 839 |
| 2009 | 6 366 686 |
| 2008 | 6 235 430 |
| 2007 | 6 104 380 |
| 2006 | 5 980 211 |
| 2005 | 5 858 798 |
| 2004 | 5 736 692 |
| 2003 | 5 619 398 |
| 2002 | 5 508 410 |
| 2001 | 5 403 639 |
| 2000 | 5 305 022 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.