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Libya: key facts and figures
Libya has 7.4 million people, Arabic as an official language, the Libyan Dinar and 14 public holidays a year. It ranks 2nd of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
7.4 millionpeople
LYDcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+218calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Libya differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
7.4 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.03%
- Fertility rate2.3 per woman#83
- Aged 65 and over5.02%#124
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$6,449Output per person
- Total economy$48.1 billion#99
- Real growth+13.4%#2
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.721Human Development Index
- Life expectancy69.3 years#130
- Mean schooling7.8 years#127
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Libyan DinarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeLYD
- SymbolLYD
- CapitalTripoli
Languages
which languages hold official status
ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type F, Type LPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+218
- Time zoneAfrica/Tripoli
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
14Public holidays in 2026
- Feb 17February 17 Revolution Day
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
- Mar 21Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
82%Internet use
- E-government index0.547#125
- Global rank#125
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMediterranean coastal uplands and Saharan plateau
- ClimateThe climate is overwhelmingly arid desert, with Mediterranean influence bringing relatively milder and wetter conditions to parts of the northern coast and uplands.
Education
how the school system is structured
498,653Pupils and students
- Schools4,981
- Classrooms18,891
- Secondary exam candidates128,307
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