Derna District
District of Libya
Derna is one of the districts of Libya. It is in the northeast of the country, in the historical region of Cyrenaica. Its capital is Derna. In 2007 the district was enlarged to include what had been the Al Qubah District. In the north, Derna has a shoreline on the Mediterranean Sea. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Derna District | 21,148.8 km² |
| Population | 177,649 |
| Male Population | 90,113 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 87,536 (49.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +141.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.8% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 23.8 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
Map of Derna District
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,640 | 124,140 | 150,822 | 177,649 |
| Population Density | 3.48 / km² | 5.87 / km² | 7.13 / km² | 8.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.8% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derna District | +141.2% | +43.1% | +17.8% |
| Libya | +139.8% | +43% | +17.7% |
Population By Age and Gender
Derna District Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9,881 | 9,411 | 19,292 |
| 5-9 | 9,022 | 8,668 | 17,691 |
| 10-14 | 9,297 | 8,906 | 18,204 |
| 15-19 | 9,743 | 9,471 | 19,214 |
| 20-24 | 9,712 | 9,510 | 19,223 |
| 25-29 | 9,627 | 9,367 | 18,994 |
| 30-34 | 8,345 | 8,180 | 16,525 |
| 35-39 | 6,549 | 6,554 | 13,104 |
| 40-44 | 4,724 | 4,727 | 9,451 |
| 45-49 | 3,375 | 3,302 | 6,678 |
| 50-54 | 2,169 | 2,278 | 4,447 |
| 55-59 | 2,060 | 2,040 | 4,100 |
| 60-64 | 1,720 | 1,470 | 3,190 |
| 65-69 | 1,433 | 1,250 | 2,684 |
| 70-74 | 1,017 | 923 | 1,940 |
| 75-79 | 775 | 756 | 1,532 |
| 80-84 | 408 | 416 | 825 |
| 85 Plus | 258 | 305 | 563 |
Population Density
Population Density: 8.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derna District | 177,649 | 21,148.8 km² | 8.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21,958 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 24,703 | 1.2% | 274 |
| 200 | 27,448 | 1.1% | 274 |
| 300 | 24,703 | -1% | -274 |
| 400 | 21,958 | -1.2% | -274 |
| 500 | 23,056 | 0.5% | 109 |
| 600 | 24,154 | 0.5% | 109 |
| 700 | 25,252 | 0.4% | 109 |
| 800 | 26,350 | 0.4% | 109 |
| 900 | 26,899 | 0.2% | 54 |
| 1000 | 27,448 | 0.2% | 54 |
| 1100 | 19,214 | -3.5% | -823 |
| 1200 | 10,979 | -5.4% | -823 |
| 1300 | 16,469 | 4.1% | 549 |
| 1400 | 21,958 | 2.9% | 548 |
| 1500 | 27,448 | 2.3% | 549 |
| 1600 | 27,448 | 0% | 0 |
| 1700 | 27,448 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 26,594 | -0.3% | -85 |
| 1900 | 30,245 | 1.3% | 365 |
| 1910 | 30,234 | 0% | -11 |
| 1920 | 28,869 | -4.5% | -1,365 |
| 1930 | 27,343 | -5.3% | -1,526 |
| 1940 | 33,039 | 20.8% | 5,696 |
| 1950 | 35,630 | 7.8% | 2,591 |
| 1960 | 43,868 | 23.1% | 8,238 |
| 1970 | 60,619 | 38.2% | 16,751 |
| 1990 | 124,140 | 43.1% | 31,760 |
| 2000 | 150,822 | 21.5% | 26,682 |
| 2020 | 191,983 | 12.8% | 20,580 |
| 2030 | 212,983 | 10.9% | 21,000 |
| 2040 | 231,640 | 8.8% | 18,657 |
| 2050 | 247,477 | 6.8% | 15,837 |
| 2060 | 255,210 | 3.1% | 7,733 |
| 2070 | 256,881 | 0.7% | 1,671 |
| 2080 | 255,734 | -0.4% | -1,147 |
| 2090 | 251,645 | -1.6% | -4,089 |
| 2100 | 245,349 | -2.5% | -6,296 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Cities in Derna District
Other Districts in Libya
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Batnan, Libya | 79,721.9 km² | 172,636 | 5.61 / mi² |
| Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Libya | 8,388.5 km² | 228,235 | 70.5 / mi² |
| Al Jufrah, Libya | 1,333.4 km² | 88,435 | 171.8 / mi² |
| Al Marqab, Libya | 7,993 km² | 597,728 | 193.7 / mi² |
| Al Wahat District | 197,448.3 km² | 198,148 | 2.6 / mi² |
| Benghazi District | 12,961.3 km² | 736,945 | 147.3 / mi² |
| Ghat District | 50,340 km² | 25,743 | 1.32 / mi² |
| Jufra | 115,068.4 km² | 57,822 | 1.3 / mi² |
| Kufra District | 420,574.9 km² | 53,631 | 0.33 / mi² |
| Marj District | 11,411.9 km² | 213,899 | 48.5 / mi² |
| Misrata District | 26,239.2 km² | 416,182 | 41.1 / mi² |
| Murzuq District | 280,514.6 km² | 87,423 | 0.81 / mi² |
| Nalut, Libya | 66,582.2 km² | 110,859 | 4.31 / mi² |
| Sabha District | 17,232.1 km² | 147,822 | 22.2 / mi² |
| Sirte District | 69,496.6 km² | 155,345 | 5.79 / mi² |
| The Five Points, Libya | 5,817.3 km² | 315,020 | 140.3 / mi² |
| Tripoli, Libya | 2,581 km² | 1.3 million | 1,298 / mi² |
| Wadi al Hayaa District | 32,399.2 km² | 84,626 | 6.76 / mi² |
| Wadi al Shatii District | 95,945.5 km² | 87,244 | 2.36 / mi² |
| Western Mountains, Libya | 88,765.5 km² | 326,398 | 9.52 / mi² |
| Zawiya District | 3,330.3 km² | 672,202 | 522.8 / mi² |
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