Urban and rural population in Lebanon
Lebanon: Urban and rural population was 5.32 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.32 million
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
97th
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.74 million
in 2015
All-time low
431,792
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Lebanon, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 5.32 million for urban and rural population in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Lebanon peaked at 5.74 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 431,792, in 1950.
That places Lebanon 97th out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 431,792 | — |
| 1951 | 452,313 | +4.8% |
| 1952 | 475,040 | +5.0% |
| 1953 | 500,054 | +5.3% |
| 1954 | 527,414 | +5.5% |
| 1955 | 557,077 | +5.6% |
| 1956 | 589,131 | +5.8% |
| 1957 | 623,702 | +5.9% |
| 1958 | 660,485 | +5.9% |
| 1959 | 701,247 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 747,686 | +6.6% |
| 1961 | 800,319 | +7.0% |
| 1962 | 858,894 | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 922,005 | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 988,393 | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 1.06 million | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 1.13 million | +6.7% |
| 1967 | 1.20 million | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 1.27 million | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 1.35 million | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 1.42 million | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 1.49 million | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 1.57 million | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 1.65 million | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 1.73 million | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 1.81 million | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 1.87 million | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 1.94 million | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 2.02 million | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 2.11 million | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 2.19 million | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 2.28 million | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 2.35 million | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 2.42 million | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 2.50 million | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 2.58 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.68 million | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 2.77 million | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 2.85 million | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 2.92 million | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 3.00 million | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 3.07 million | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 3.15 million | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 3.23 million | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 3.30 million | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 3.37 million | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 3.45 million | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 3.52 million | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 3.59 million | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.66 million | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 3.72 million | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 3.79 million | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 3.85 million | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 3.91 million | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 3.98 million | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 4.05 million | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 4.13 million | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 4.22 million | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 4.30 million | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 4.37 million | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 4.42 million | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 4.48 million | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 4.61 million | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 5.07 million | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 5.61 million | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 5.74 million | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 5.62 million | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 5.49 million | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 5.34 million | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 5.19 million | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 5.12 million | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 5.14 million | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 5.18 million | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 5.22 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 5.27 million | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 5.32 million | +1.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 5.32 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.62 million, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 5.32 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.75 million, 55% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 551,826 | 431,792 | 701,247 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.03 million | 747,686 | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.76 million | 1.42 million | 2.11 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.55 million | 2.19 million | 2.92 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.33 million | 3.00 million | 3.66 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.03 million | 3.72 million | 4.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.15 million | 4.42 million | 5.74 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.21 million | 5.12 million | 5.32 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.331 (2100)
- Population density 703.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 333,428 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Lebanon?
- Urban and rural population in Lebanon was 5.32 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 5.74 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 431,792 in 1950.
- How does Lebanon rank for urban and rural population?
- Lebanon ranks 97th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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