Libya
State of Libya
"A North African country with vast oil reserves and ancient Roman ruins in the Sahara Desert."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Presidential Republic (Transitional)
Capital City
Tripoli
Official Languages
Arabic
Population
7.31M
Total Area
1.76M km²
Population Density
4.15 people per km²
Currency
Libyan dinar
Week Start
sunday
Driving Side
right
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Total Population+1.1%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP+10.2%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Frequently Asked Questions About Libya
What is the capital of Libya?
Libya's capital city is Tripoli.
What is the population of Libya?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Libya is approximately 7.31M people. This makes it the 103rd most populous country out of 192 states.
How large is Libya?
Libya spans a total area of approximately 1,759,540 square kilometers (679,361.91 square miles).
Which continent is Libya in?
Libya is located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion.
What is the GDP of Libya?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Libya is approximately $45.1B USD. This ranks Libya as the 94th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.