Beirut Population 2026 capital

Beirut has a population of 1,916,100, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇱🇧 Lebanon, located in Beirut. Roughly 32% of Lebanon's population lives here. Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.

Location of Beirut. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,916,100

Rank in Lebanon

Coordinates

33.89°N, 35.50°E

~40 m elevation · Asia/Beirut

Cities near Beirut

Aley130,000 people · ~13 km away
Jounieh96,315 people · ~14 km away
Byblos20,784 people · ~29 km away
Zahlé78,145 people · ~37 km away
Sidon163,554 people · ~39 km away
Ghazieh50,000 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beirut?

Beirut has a population of 1,916,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Lebanon.

What region is Beirut in?

Beirut is located in Beirut, Lebanon.

Is Beirut the capital of Lebanon?

Yes, Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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