Categories in Benghazi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Benghazi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,061 | — |
| Apartments | 868 | — |
| Education | 630 | 21 years |
| Cafes | 556 | — |
| Clothing stores | 515 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 497 | — |
| Electronics stores | 469 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 413 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 363 | — |
| Mosques | 332 | — |
Benghazi Facts
| Area | 151.9 km² |
| Population | 574,631 |
| Male Population | 291,484 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 283,147 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +167.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.2% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,946 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | As Sulmani, Northern Al Fwayhat, Western Fwayhat, Eastern Dawud, المدينة القديمة |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.11486, 20.06859 |
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Benghazi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 214,863 | 348,040 | 409,801 | 456,501 | 574,631 | 611,948 | 650,765 |
| Population Density | 1,414.2 / km² | 2,290.7 / km² | 2,697.2 / km² | 3,004.5 / km² | 3,782 / km² | 4,027.6 / km² | 4,283.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBenghazi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 40.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | +167.4% | +65.1% | +40.2% |
| Benghazi | — | — | — |
| Libya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benghazi Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Benghazi | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benghazi Population Density
Population Density: 3,782 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 574,631 | 151.9 km² | 3,782 / km² |
| Benghazi | 741,118 | 13,544.4 km² | 54.7 / km² |
| Libya | 6.2 million | 1,614,874.2 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benghazi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Benghazi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Benghazi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Benghazi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Benghazi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,520 | $30,517 | $27,982 | $34,143 | $35,470 | $23,550 | $18,398 | $23,946 |
| Total GDP | $5.1B | $5B | $5.2B | $7B | $7.8B | $5.6B | $4.8B | $6.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Benghazi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 2,276,929 tn | 3.96 tn | 14,986 tons/km² |
| Benghazi | 2,936,394 tn | 3.96 tn | 216.8 tons/km² |
| Libya | 24,635,445 tn | 3.96 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Benghazi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,276,929 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,986 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/15 | 10:47 PM | 4.1 | 93 km | 10,000 m | 31km SE of Al Marj, Libya | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/08 | 2:05 AM | 3.3 | 99.6 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/96 | 10:43 AM | 4.4 | 47.6 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/93 | 12:32 AM | 4.5 | 61.3 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Benghazi
Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑːzi/ (Arabic: بنغازي Banghāzī) is the second largest city in Libya, the largest city in the region of Barqah, and the former joint capital of Libya. In 2014, the city became Libya's constitutionally de facto legislative capital, alth..
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