geography
Libya holds the record for the highest air temperature ever officially recorded on Earth in some historical listings — 57.8°C (136°F) at Al 'Aziziyah in 1922 — though that reading was later invalidated by the WMO.
Libya
State of Libya
Population, GDP, and key facts about Libya — updated for 2026.
Capital · TRIPOLIContinent · AFRICAISO · LBY
Libya quick facts
- Population
- 7,381,023
- Area
- 1,759,540 km²
- Population density
- 4 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 48.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 6.6K
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (ل.د, LYD)
- Language
- Arabic
Libya at human scale
Where does Libya rank in the world?
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What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
What is Libya's population?
Libya has a population of 7,381,023.
What is Libya's GDP per capita?
Libya's GDP per capita is US$ 6.6K.
What is the currency of Libya?
The currency of Libya is the Libyan dinar (LYD).
Is Libya bigger than Tunisia?
Libya is about 11× the size of Tunisia by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.