Lebanon Population Pyramid (2026)
Lebanon has a population of 5,897,466 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 114th-largest population in the world and 0.07% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.7%, with 94.8 males for every 100 females.
Lebanon Demographics
Lebanon has 5.9 million people in 2026, up 147.2% from 2.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 56,208 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 10.7% — the 76th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 29.0 — the 90th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 27.2% (1,604,032)
All generations in Lebanon →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Lebanon's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Lebanon has 94.8 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 155,934 (2.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:2,870,766
- Percentage:48.7%
Female Statistics
- Population:3,026,700
- Percentage:51.3%
- Ratio Format:1:1.054
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Lebanon indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 92,671 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94,769 | 16.6 | 2.28 | estimate |
| 2022 | 94,050 | 16.4 | 2.26 | estimate |
| 2023 | 93,205 | 16.1 | 2.24 | estimate |
| 2024 | 92,653 | 16.0 | 2.23 | projection |
| 2025 | 92,538 | 15.8 | 2.21 | projection |
| 2026 | 92,671 | 15.7 | 2.19 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (92,671 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Lebanon's median age is 29.0 years
Half the population is younger than 29.0 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 453,966 | 7.7% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 459,997 | 7.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 558,311 | 9.5% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 543,259 | 9.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 488,454 | 8.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 441,227 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 371,365 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 346,811 | 5.9% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 354,520 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 331,652 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 312,334 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 320,362 | 5.4% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 281,545 | 4.8% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 228,899 | 3.9% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 167,966 | 2.8% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 120,640 | 2.0% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 66,867 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 33,738 | 0.6% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 12,753 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 2,590 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 208 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.19 children per woman and 15.7 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (6.2). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Lebanon Total Fertility Rate: 2.19 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.28 | 16.6 | |
| 2022 | 2.26 | 16.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2023 | 2.24 | 16.1 | ↓0.02 |
| 2024 | 2.23 | 16.0 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 2.21 | 15.8 | ↓0.02 |
| 2026 | 2.19 | 15.7 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.12
Lebanon's total fertility rate is 2.19 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Lebanon ranks 85 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −62.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Lebanon's population has increased by 337.1%.
The median age has increased from 22.0 in 1950 to 29.0 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Lebanon's Demographics
Lebanon has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.7%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 9.5% of the population, compared with 7.7% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Lebanon's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Lebanon's working-age share peaked in 2014 at 68.0% and is 64.3% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Lebanon is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.19 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Lebanon's median age changed by +0.6 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 5,897,466 |
| Male Population | 2,870,766(48.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,026,700(51.3%) |
| Median Age | 29.0 years |
| Sex Ratio | 94.8 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 1,472,274(25.0%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 3,791,531(64.3%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 633,661(10.7%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 55.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 38.8 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 16.7 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Lebanon
How long the average person in Lebanon is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Lebanon is projected to grow to 7.0 million people by 2050 (+18.7% from 2026).
The median age rises from 29.0 in 2026 to 36.5 by 2050.
Lebanon's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 23.4%, growing from 2.4 million in 1970 to 2.9 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.6 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 3.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 2.4M to 2.9M
- • Growth rate of 23.4% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.1 to 18.7 years (+1.6y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.4 points; under-15 share by −3.9 points
How Does Lebanon Compare to Its Neighbors?
Lebanon has a younger population than Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia. Lebanon has an older population than Iraq.
Lebanon
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
| Country | Population | Median Age | Youth % | Elderly % | Pyramid Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon (Current) | 5,897,466 | 29.0 | 25.0% | 10.7% | stationary |
| Turkey | 87,926,082 | 33.9 | 20.6% | 10.9% | stationary |
| Iran | 93,168,497 | 34.5 | 21.6% | 8.9% | stationary |
| Iraq | 48,007,437 | 21.1 | 35.4% | 3.5% | expansive |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,165,787 | 29.7 | 23.4% | 3.2% | stationary |
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon
How does Lebanon rank globally by population?
Lebanon ranks 114th in the world by population with 5.90 million people as of 2026, representing 0.07% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Lebanon's age structure reveal about its development?
Lebanon's age structure — 25.0% under 15, 64.3% working-age (15–64) and 10.7% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 29.0 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Lebanon?
Lebanon has 55.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Lebanon experiencing a demographic dividend?
Lebanon has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Lebanon's working-age share peaked in 2014 at 68.0% and is 64.3% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Lebanon's population?
Lebanon has more females than males, with 94.8 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Lebanon Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/lebanon
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