Libya population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.047%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Ţarābulus (Tripoli)
- Official language: Arabic
- Region: Northern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Libya’s main language is Arabic, with Libyan Arabic used in everyday communication and Modern Standard Arabic in formal domains. Minority languages include Tamazight (Berber), Tebu, and Tuareg languages, spoken in specific regions.
View all languages →Religions
A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Population centers along the Mediterranean coast, especially Tripoli and Benghazi, show strong Arabic dominance. Indigenous groups in the Nafusa Mountains and southern deserts maintain their own languages.
View religions →Cities
A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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