Libya: Land area

The latest value from 2023 is 1759540 sq. km, unchanged from 1759540 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1961 to 2023 is 1759540 sq. km. The minimum value, 1759540 sq. km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1759540 sq. km was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.