Libya

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Libya is located in Northern Africa. Its capital is Tripoli, and it has a population of 7,458,555 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 1,759,540 square kilometers (approximately 679,362 square miles). Its currency is Libyan dinar. The population density is approximately 4 people per square kilometer. Libya shares land borders with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia.

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Libya at a glance

Economy of Libya

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Libya

DZ

Algeria

CapitalAlgiers

Population47,435,312

TD

Chad

CapitalN'Djamena

Population21,003,705

EG

Egypt

CapitalCairo

Population118,365,995

NE

Niger

CapitalNiamey

Population27,917,831

SD

Sudan

CapitalKhartoum

Population51,662,147

TN

Tunisia

CapitalTunis

Population12,348,573