Governorates of Lebanon: population and official figures
Lebanon is divided into 6 governorates. The largest by population is Mount Lebanon with 2,033,000 people (42.0% of the total); the smallest is Beirut with 342,000. Figures come from the Central Administration of Statistics Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey, carried out in 2018-19, the latest survey with governorate tables. The survey reports eight governorates; this site combines Akkar with North Lebanon and Baalbek-Hermel with Bekaa. Incomes are in Lebanese pounds of that period.
Who governs Lebanon's governorates?
Governorates (muhafazat, 8–9): Governor (muhafiz) appointed by the Council of Ministers. State administration; in Beirut the governor is also the municipality's executive.
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All 6 governorates, largest first
| # | Governorate | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Lebanon | 2,033,000 | 2018 | – |
| 2 | North Lebanon and Akkar | 962,000 | 2018 | – |
| 3 | South Lebanon | 584,000 | 2018 | – |
| 4 | Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel | 543,000 | 2018 | – |
| 5 | Nabatieh | 379,000 | 2018 | – |
| 6 | Beirut | 342,000 | 2018 | – |
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Sources
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, demography tables (HL5 residents by governorate and caza and sex; HL23 age dependency), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 780f52f78949…)
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, labour force tables (EA3 and EA7 status in economic activity, EA14 type of employer, EA31 unemployed), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f46a21486fca…)
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, income tables (RF1 sources of household income, RF2 monthly household income, RF3 financial self-classification), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a0a24d904a53…)
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, education tables (ED6 enrolment, ED13 type of school, ED21 attained level), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 402b863f3bfa…)
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, health insurance tables (IN3 coverage, IN6 type of insurance), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b33302db114c…)
- Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon: Labour Force and Household Living Conditions Survey 2018-2019, primary residences tables (HH6 rooms, HH17 services), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 62939f3a09ee…)
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