Beirut: population and official figures
363,033
What is the population of Beirut?
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, had 363,033 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 1 October 2011, according to a sample survey (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Beirut?
Women and girls made up 50.5% of residents (183,296 female, 179,737 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Beirut?
In Lebanon, cities and towns are run by unions of municipalities: Formed by member municipalities; led by a president chosen by member council heads. Shared services and projects between neighbouring municipalities.
How local power works in Lebanon
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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