Lebanon Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Lebanon's population density was 561.7 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's population density stood at 561.7 in 2025, a decline of +2.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 561.7 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 18th globally.
Lebanon’s population density has risen sharply over the 64‑year series, moving from an all‑time trough of 180.85 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to a peak of 632.69 in 2015, before easing slightly to the latest 2025 figure of 561.74, which ranks the country 18th globally. This acceleration reflects sustained urbanisation, high natural increase and large inflows of refugees, especially since the 1970s, that have compressed the limited land area of roughly 10,452 square kilometres. The current density is comparable to Burundi’s 560.69 and exceeds Rwanda’s 589.27, underscoring Lebanon’s position among the most densely populated middle‑income states. Although the 2015 high suggests a ceiling reached during the Syrian crisis, modest declines since then indicate that demographic pressures may stabilise if economic reforms curb out‑migration and if refugee returns are managed. Continued improvements in housing, infrastructure and labour market integration will be pivotal in shaping whether the density trend plateaus or resumes its upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 561.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 561.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 561.7 | −2.6 | #18 |
| 2023 | 564.4 | +2.8 | #196 |
| 2022 | 561.5 | +2.6 | #196 |
| 2021 | 559.0 | +1.5 | #196 |
| 2020 | 557.4 | −9.0 | #196 |
| 2019 | 566.4 | −18.5 | #196 |
| 2018 | 585.0 | −17.2 | #198 |
| 2017 | 602.2 | −15.9 | #198 |
| 2016 | 618.1 | −14.6 | #199 |
| 2015 | 632.7 | +12.3 | #200 |
| 2014 | 620.4 | +59.0 | #199 |
| 2013 | 561.4 | +49.6 | #198 |
| 2012 | 511.8 | +13.7 | #195 |
| 2011 | 498.1 | +5.4 | #193 |
| 2010 | 492.8 | +4.8 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's population density was 561.7 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's population density peaked at 632.7 in 2015.
The lowest population density in Lebanon was 180.8 in 1961.
Lebanon ranks 18th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's population density is projected to reach 561.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Lebanon in 2025 was 561.7. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_population-density,
title = {Lebanon Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}