Lebanon's population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decades, shaped by both natural increase and large-scale migration flows. Historically, Lebanon saw steady population growth in the mid-20th century, but this trend slowed due to civil conflict, emigration, and declining birth rates. In recent years, the country's demographic landscape has been dramatically altered by the influx of refugees, particularly from Syria, which has temporarily increased the population by over a million people. As of 2024, Lebanon's estimated population stands at around 5.5 to 6 million, including refugees, but the native population growth rate remains low, reflecting ongoing economic challenges, high emigration rates, and a gradual shift toward smaller family sizes.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,364,030 | 133.3 |
| 1955 | 1,560,985 | 152.6 |
| 1960 | 1,786,235 | 174.6 |
| 1965 | 2,057,945 | 201.2 |
| 1970 | 2,383,029 | 232.9 |
| 1975 | 2,692,031 | 263.2 |
| 1980 | 2,901,188 | 283.6 |
| 1985 | 3,176,885 | 310.5 |
| 1990 | 3,451,187 | 337.4 |
| 1995 | 3,672,123 | 359 |
| 2000 | 3,834,455 | 374.8 |
| 2005 | 4,138,032 | 404.5 |
| 2010 | 4,489,300 | 438.8 |
| 2015 | 6,179,654 | 604.1 |
| 2020 | 5,463,514 | 534.1 |
| 2022 | 5,296,814 | 517.8 |
| 2023 | 5,331,203 | 521.1 |
| 2024 | 5,364,482 | 524.4 |
| 2025 | 5,396,599 | 527.5 |
| 2030 | 5,539,588 | 541.5 |
| 2035 | 5,652,938 | 552.6 |
| 2040 | 5,729,450 | 560.1 |
| 2045 | 5,760,316 | 563.1 |
| 2050 | 5,744,987 | 561.6 |
| 2055 | 5,690,466 | 556.3 |
| 2060 | 5,600,620 | 547.5 |
| 2065 | 5,476,832 | 535.4 |
| 2070 | 5,324,497 | 520.5 |
| 2075 | 5,152,499 | 503.7 |
| 2080 | 4,971,708 | 486 |
| 2085 | 4,791,984 | 468.4 |
| 2090 | 4,618,486 | 451.5 |
| 2095 | 4,450,859 | 435.1 |
| 2100 | 4,286,403 | 419 |
Data from US Census International Database