Lebanon
- Capital:
- Beirut
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- LBN
5,897,467
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,897,467
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Lebanon's population is projected to be 7,260,715 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,897,467 | 0.62% | 116 |
| 2025 | 5,849,421 | 0.51% | 116 |
| 2020 | 5,702,398 | -1.59% | 115 |
| 2019 | 5,794,594 | -3.17% | 114 |
| 2018 | 5,984,119 | -2.86% | 113 |
| 2017 | 6,160,128 | -2.58% | 113 |
| 2015 | 6,472,469 | 5.13% | 108 |
| 2010 | 5,041,288 | 1.54% | 117 |
| 2005 | 4,671,102 | 1.53% | 115 |
| 2000 | 4,329,340 | 1.8% | 116 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,897,467 | 0.62% | 116 |
| 2032 | 6,210,756 | 0.87% | 119 |
| 2037 | 6,461,871 | 0.8% | 117 |
| 2042 | 6,714,440 | 0.77% | 115 |
| 2047 | 6,909,024 | 0.57% | 115 |
| 2052 | 7,049,888 | 0.4% | 115 |
| 2057 | 7,162,718 | 0.32% | 114 |
| 2062 | 7,264,464 | 0.28% | 114 |
| 2067 | 7,341,896 | 0.21% | 114 |
| 2072 | 7,400,949 | 0.16% | 115 |
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Beirut has a metropolitan area population of 1,650,000, comprising 27.98%% of Lebanon's total population.
As of 2026, Lebanon has a total population of 5,897,467, ranking as the 116th most populous nation in the world.
Lebanon has a net population change of approximately 136 people per day, driven by 254 births, 100 deaths, and net emigration of 18 people.
Lebanon represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.12% of Asia's population.
Lebanon has a population density of 576.5 people per km² (approximately 1493.1 per mi²), making it the 20th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 48.71% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Lebanon is Arab (95%) , followed by Armenian (4%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Lebanon, comprising 67.8% of the population.