| Area of Tripoli, Libya | 2,581 km² |
| Population | 1.3 million |
| Male Population | 656,180 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 637,411 (49.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +144% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +19.5% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 23.8 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
Map of Tripoli
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 530,208 | 885,050 | 1,082,810 | 1,293,592 |
| Population Density | 205.4 / km² | 342.9 / km² | 419.5 / km² | 501.2 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli, Libya | +144% | +46.2% | +19.5% |
| Libya | +139.8% | +43% | +17.7% |
Population By Age and Gender
Tripoli, Libya Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 71,948 | 68,527 | 140,476 |
| 5-9 | 65,698 | 63,120 | 128,818 |
| 10-14 | 67,698 | 64,854 | 132,552 |
| 15-19 | 70,944 | 68,965 | 139,910 |
| 20-24 | 70,723 | 69,250 | 139,974 |
| 25-29 | 70,098 | 68,207 | 138,306 |
| 30-34 | 60,765 | 59,563 | 120,329 |
| 35-39 | 47,691 | 47,726 | 95,417 |
| 40-44 | 34,395 | 34,421 | 68,817 |
| 45-49 | 24,576 | 24,047 | 48,623 |
| 50-54 | 15,791 | 16,589 | 32,380 |
| 55-59 | 15,000 | 14,854 | 29,855 |
| 60-64 | 12,525 | 10,702 | 23,227 |
| 65-69 | 10,432 | 9,106 | 19,538 |
| 70-74 | 7,405 | 6,720 | 14,125 |
| 75-79 | 5,647 | 5,506 | 11,153 |
| 80-84 | 2,969 | 3,032 | 6,001 |
| 85 Plus | 1,876 | 2,222 | 4,099 |
Population Density
Population Density: 501.2 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli, Libya | 1.3 million | 2,581 km² | 501.2 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 76,977 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 86,599 | 1.2% | 962 |
| 200 | 96,221 | 1.1% | 962 |
| 300 | 86,599 | -1% | -962 |
| 400 | 76,977 | -1.2% | -962 |
| 500 | 80,826 | 0.5% | 384 |
| 600 | 84,675 | 0.5% | 384 |
| 700 | 88,524 | 0.4% | 384 |
| 800 | 92,372 | 0.4% | 384 |
| 900 | 94,297 | 0.2% | 192 |
| 1000 | 96,221 | 0.2% | 192 |
| 1100 | 67,355 | -3.5% | -2,886 |
| 1200 | 38,489 | -5.4% | -2,886 |
| 1300 | 57,733 | 4.1% | 1,924 |
| 1400 | 76,977 | 2.9% | 1,924 |
| 1500 | 96,221 | 2.3% | 1,924 |
| 1600 | 96,221 | 0% | 0 |
| 1700 | 96,221 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 98,655 | 0.3% | 243 |
| 1900 | 141,118 | 3.6% | 4,246 |
| 1910 | 147,137 | 4.3% | 6,019 |
| 1920 | 147,190 | 0% | 53 |
| 1930 | 146,709 | -0.3% | -481 |
| 1940 | 187,411 | 27.7% | 40,702 |
| 1950 | 214,661 | 14.5% | 27,250 |
| 1960 | 281,998 | 31.4% | 67,337 |
| 1970 | 417,651 | 48.1% | 135,653 |
| 1990 | 885,050 | 45.6% | 233,699 |
| 2000 | 1,082,810 | 22.3% | 197,760 |
| 2020 | 1,397,610 | 13.6% | 157,400 |
| 2030 | 1,559,164 | 11.6% | 161,554 |
| 2040 | 1,704,946 | 9.4% | 145,782 |
| 2050 | 1,829,860 | 7.3% | 124,914 |
| 2060 | 1,898,065 | 3.7% | 68,205 |
| 2070 | 1,923,881 | 1.4% | 25,816 |
| 2080 | 1,926,935 | 0.2% | 3,054 |
| 2090 | 1,907,950 | -1% | -18,985 |
| 2100 | 1,870,178 | -2% | -37,772 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Tripoli, Libya
Cities in Tripoli, Libya
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli, Libya | 221.2 km² | 753,530 | 8,821 / mi² |
| طرابلس, ليبيا | 221.2 km² | 753,530 | 8,821 / mi² |
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 |
| Derna District | 21,148.8 km² | 177,649 | 21.8 / 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 |
| 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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