Benghazi Population 2026
Benghazi has a population of 757,490, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in Banghazi. Roughly 10% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
757,490
Rank in Libya
#2
Coordinates
32.11°N, 20.07°E
~3 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
651 km
404 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banghazi
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Qaryat Sulūq | 19,918 | #50 |
Cities near Benghazi
- Al Abyār32,563 people · ~50 km away
- Qaryat Sulūq19,918 people · ~53 km away
- Al Marj85,315 people · ~83 km away
- Az Zuwaytīnah21,015 people · ~129 km away
- Ajdabiya131,773 people · ~152 km away
- Al Bayḑā’129,439 people · ~174 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benghazi?
Benghazi has a population of 757,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Benghazi in?
Benghazi is located in Banghazi, Libya.
Is Benghazi the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 651 km away.
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.