Libya is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 7.5 million people (UN estimate), the 104th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 104th
Libyaリビア
Region
Northern Africa, Africa
Population
about 7.5 million (104th)
Area
1,676,198 km² (15th)
UN member since
December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Libya in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 7.5 million, the 104th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/17 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,676,198 km², the 15th largest of the 193. That is about 4.4 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 4.4.
Joining the United Nations
Libya joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Libya’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Libya on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Libya, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 6 UN member states in Northern Africa. The one with the most people is Egypt.