Urbanization rate in Libya 2004-2023

In 2023, the share of urban population in Libya remained nearly unchanged at around 81.61 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Libya.
A population may be defined as urban depending on the size (population or area) or population density of the village, town, or city. The urbanization rate then refers to the share of the total population who live in an urban setting. International comparisons may be inconsistent due to differing parameters for what constitutes an urban center.

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