Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon
Lebanon: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was -0.9636 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded -0.9636 % change on previous year for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in 2025.
The figure is down 23.6% on the previous year and down 142.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon peaked at 10.68 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -7.18 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Lebanon ranks 121st of 121 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.69 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 5.69 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1966 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 8.39 % change on previous year | +77.9% |
| 1972 | 10.68 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1973 | 10.65 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 10.66 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 10.66 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 1977 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1983 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -214.7% |
| 1984 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1987 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1989 | -7.17 % change on previous year | +292.8% |
| 1990 | -7.18 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | -7.16 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1993 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.38 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +216.5% |
| 1999 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 7.95 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2003 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2004 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.906 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2020 | 0.7287 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2021 | 0.4203 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2022 | -0.0596 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2023 | -0.4854 % change on previous year | +715.0% |
| 2024 | -0.7793 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 2025 | -0.9636 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.15 % change on previous year | 4.71 % change on previous year | 5.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.21 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 10.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.33 % change on previous year | -7.17 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.288 % change on previous year | -7.18 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.2 % change on previous year | 1.94 % change on previous year | 7.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.15 % change on previous year | 0.906 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1898 % change on previous year | -0.9636 % change on previous year | 0.7287 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More urban development data for Lebanon
- Population in the largest city 44.7% (2025)
- Population density 564.37 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 26.69 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 2.38 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.4068 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 236.69 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 2.38 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0.15 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 23.95 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Lebanon was -0.9636 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 10.68 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.18 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Lebanon rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Lebanon ranks 121st out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 142.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.