Lebanon Population
Middle East & North Africa · 115th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
5,912,869
The population of Lebanon is about 5,912,869 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.9 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Lebanon is ranked 115th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.82% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 7.0 million. That is 3.3 times its 1960 population of 1.8 million. Population density is 576 people per square kilometre. 91% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.9 million
Yearly change
+0.82%
World rank
115th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
576/km²
Land area
10,230 km²
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
Births per woman
2.23
GDP per capita
$4,473
GDP
$26.0B
Population of Lebanon, 1960–2050
Lebanon population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,794,406 | — | 175 |
| 1970 | 2,386,114 | +2.49% | 233 |
| 1980 | 2,944,763 | +2.16% | 288 |
| 1990 | 3,595,175 | +1.98% | 351 |
| 2000 | 4,329,340 | +1.74% | 423 |
| 2010 | 5,041,288 | +0.98% | 493 |
| 2020 | 5,702,398 | −1.59% | 557 |
| 2024 | 5,805,962 | +0.56% | 568 |
| 2026proj. | 5,897,467 | +0.82% | 576 |
| 2030proj. | 6,103,808 | +0.88% | 597 |
| 2040proj. | 6,620,329 | +0.78% | 647 |
| 2050proj. | 6,999,260 | +0.38% | 684 |
Lebanon vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 30.2 times as many people as Lebanon. Bangladesh is 2.4 times more densely populated.
Lebanon population: questions and answers
What is the population of Lebanon in 2026?
About 5,897,467 (5.9 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Lebanon's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.82% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Lebanon?
About 576 people per km², with a land area of 10,230 km².
What will the population of Lebanon be in 2050?
About 7.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut.
What is the life expectancy in Lebanon?
77.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.