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Libya

Northern Africa, Africa

Total Area
#16of 195 countries

1.8M km²

REST Countries 2023

About the size of Iran

1.8M km² against 1.6M km². Total area, REST Countries.

86% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Unemployment %18.7%. World Bank 2023.10 of 179Total Area1.8M km². REST Countries 2023.16 of 195Urban %87.9%. World Bank 2022.25 of 194

Lowest rankings

Forest %0.1%. World Bank 2021.189 of 194Farmland %1.0%. World Bank 2021.173 of 191Inflation %2.4%. World Bank 2023.159 of 179

Neighbours

AlgeriaCapital: AlgiersChadCapital: N'DjamenaEgyptCapital: CairoNigerCapital: NiameySudanCapital: KhartoumTunisiaCapital: Tunis

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Libya, in short

What is the capital of Libya?

The capital of Libya is Tripoli. Tripoli is the seat of national government for Libya, a country in Northern Africa.

What is the population of Libya?

Libya has a population of about 7.3 million people, the 106th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Libya?

Libya covers 1,759,540 square kilometers (679,362 square miles), making Libya the 17th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Libya?

Libya borders 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia.

What is the life expectancy in Libya?

Life expectancy at birth in Libya is 69.3 years, the 154th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Libya in?

Libya is in Africa, in the Northern Africa region. Libya is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.