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Libya: Population density (people per km² of land), 1990–2023

Value in 20234.2
Change since 2013+15.9%3.6 (2013)
World rank208 / 2152023
Rank in region23 / 23Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
World62.1World Bank aggregate

Trend and comparison

Libya Population density (people per km² of land)2.52658.79115.119901995200020052010201520202023
LibyaWorld median (countries)Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median

Neighbours in the 2023 ranking

Values and rank by year

YearPopulation density (people per km² of land)vs prior yearWorld rank
20234.2+1.1%208 / 215
20224.1+1.2%208 / 215
20214.1+1.3%209 / 216
20204.0+1.4%209 / 216
20194.0+1.5%210 / 216
20183.9+1.6%210 / 216
20173.8+1.6%210 / 216
20163.8+1.5%210 / 216
20153.7+1.6%210 / 216
20143.7+1.9%210 / 216
20133.6+2.0%210 / 216
20123.5-2.6%209 / 216
20113.6-2.4%207 / 214
20103.7+2.1%203 / 211
20093.6+2.1%203 / 211
20083.5+2.1%203 / 211
20073.5+2.1%203 / 211
20063.4+2.1%203 / 211
20053.3+2.1%201 / 209
20043.3+2.1%201 / 209
20033.2+2.0%201 / 209
20023.1+1.9%201 / 209
20013.1+1.9%201 / 209
20003.0+1.7%201 / 209
19993.0+1.5%199 / 207
19982.9+1.5%199 / 207
19972.9+1.5%199 / 207
19962.8+1.6%199 / 207
19952.8+1.8%199 / 207
19942.7+1.9%199 / 207
19932.7+2.0%199 / 207
19922.6+2.1%195 / 203
19912.6+2.2%177 / 184
19902.5–174 / 180

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For each indicator and economy the most recent non-empty year is used, so years can differ between countries. Ranks compare only economies that have data. Aggregates (regions, income groups) are excluded from rankings; the world value is shown for reference. Values are as published by the World Bank and are revised several times a year.