What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon?

Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon was 5,052 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Lebanon?

The highest recorded value was 5,398 1000 No in 2018.

What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Lebanon?

The lowest recorded value was 427.08 1000 No in 1950.

How does Lebanon rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?

Lebanon ranks 130th out of 243 countries with data for 2050.

Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Lebanon?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Lebanon data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Lebanon

Name: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Lebanon
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Lebanon: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 5,052 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)

5,052 1000 No

Change on year

up 0.1%

World rank

130th

of 243 countries

All-time high

5,398 1000 No

in 2018

All-time low

427.08 1000 No

in 1950

Years of data

101

1950–2050

Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Lebanon, 1950–2050

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon is 5,052 1000 No, measured in 2050.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon peaked at 5,398 1000 No in 2018 and was at its lowest, 427.08 1000 No, in 1950.

That places Lebanon 130th out of 243 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	550.2 1000 No	427.08 1000 No	710.38 1000 No	10
1960s	1,033 1000 No	764.25 1000 No	1,301 1000 No	10
1970s	1,662 1000 No	1,366 1000 No	1,884 1000 No	10
1980s	2,089 1000 No	1,919 1000 No	2,215 1000 No	10
1990s	2,508 1000 No	2,247 1000 No	2,711 1000 No	10
2000s	3,300 1000 No	2,782 1000 No	3,647 1000 No	10
2010s	4,829 1000 No	3,788 1000 No	5,398 1000 No	10
2020s	5,091 1000 No	4,881 1000 No	5,353 1000 No	10
2030s	4,884 1000 No	4,851 1000 No	4,948 1000 No	10
2040s	5,012 1000 No	4,966 1000 No	5,047 1000 No	10
2050s	5,052 1000 No	5,052 1000 No	5,052 1000 No	1

Countries ranked near Lebanon

127 New Zealand 5,200 1000 No compare
128 Serbia 5,121 1000 No compare
129 Lao People's Democratic Republic 5,102 1000 No compare
131 Melanesia 4,878 1000 No compare
132 Panama 4,652 1000 No compare
133 Bulgaria 4,606 1000 No compare

See the full ranking of 277 places →

More work & labour data for Lebanon

Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 359.79 1000 No (2050)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,193 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,626 1000 No (2100)
Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,567 1000 No (2100)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 20.0% (2023)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 34.3% (2023)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 47.4% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon?: Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Lebanon was 5,052 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Lebanon?: The highest recorded value was 5,398 1000 No in 2018.
What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Lebanon?: The lowest recorded value was 427.08 1000 No in 1950.
How does Lebanon rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?: Lebanon ranks 130th out of 243 countries with data for 2050.
Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Lebanon?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population
Unit: 1000 No
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 277 places, 25,744 data points, 1950–2050
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.