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Lebanon Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 2,822,681

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Lebanon in 1978

In 1978, Lebanon had a total population of 2,822,681 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 24.5%, up from 2,266,368 in 1968.

With a median age of 19.4 years, Lebanon had a youth dependency ratio of 71.6 and an old-age dependency ratio of 8.2 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #123 of 201 by population Ranks #95 of 201 by median age Ranks #105 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Lebanon
Population
2,822,681
Median age
19.4
0-14 %
39.8%
65+ %
4.6%
Child dependency
71.6
Old-age dependency
8.2
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
6,999,260
Population 2100
7,192,593
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.24

The fertility rate of Lebanon was 2.24 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
2030405060708090
19602023 · 77.8

Life expectancy at birth was 77.8 years in 2023: 79.7 for women and 75.7 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Lebanon
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,390,434 immigrants live in Lebanon, 23.9% of the population.

Syrian Arab Republic784,884
State of Palestine490,636
Ethiopia50,432
Bangladesh30,406
Sudan11,539
Where emigrants live (2024)

681,303 people born in Lebanon live in other countries.

United States of America150,380
Canada97,179
Australia93,967
Saudi Arabia52,864
France51,485
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Lebanon compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Lebanon 2,822,682 19.4
Armenia 3,012,807 22.7
Israel 3,560,396 24.7
Jordan 2,083,596 14.9
State of Palestine 1,389,496 15.1
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon's population
What was the population of Lebanon in 1978?
Lebanon had a population of 2,822,681 in 1978.
Is the population of Lebanon increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 24.5% from 1968, with a projected population of 6,999,260 in 2050.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
Lebanon's median age is 19.4 years.
What share of Lebanon's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.6% of Lebanon's population is 65 or older, and 39.8% is under 15.
What shape is Lebanon's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Lebanon's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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