Population
Egypt is higher
Egypt records 116,538,258, about 15.8× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Libya is higher
Libya records 1,759,540 km², about 1.76× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Egypt is higher
Egypt records $389.06 billion, about 8.02× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇪🇬 Egypt116,538,258
🇱🇾 Libya7,381,023
Egypt’s population is about 15.8× that of Libya, a difference of 109,157,235.
Surface area
🇪🇬 Egypt1,001,450 km²
🇱🇾 Libya1,759,540 km²
Libya’s surface area is 76% larger than that of Egypt, a difference of 758,090 km².
Population density
🇪🇬 Egypt116 /km²
🇱🇾 Libya4.2 /km²
Egypt’s population density is about 27.7× that of Libya, a difference of 112 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇪🇬 Egypt$389.06 billion · 2024
🇱🇾 Libya$48.49 billion · 2024
Egypt’s nominal GDP is 702% larger than that of Libya, a difference of $340.57 billion.
GDP per capita
🇪🇬 Egypt$3,338 · 2024
🇱🇾 Libya$6,569 · 2024
Libya’s GDP per capita is 97% higher than that of Egypt, a difference of $3,231.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Cairo
Tripolis
Population
116,538,258
7,381,023
Surface area
1,001,450 km²
1,759,540 km²
Population density
116 /km²
4.2 /km²
Nominal GDP
$389.06 billion · 2024
$48.49 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$3,338 · 2024
$6,569 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م
Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل
Nationality
Egyptian
Libyan
Phone code
+20
+218
Internet domain
.eg
.ly
ISO codes
EG / EGY
LY / LBY
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Africa/Tripoli
Native name
مصر
ليبيا
| Measure | Egypt | Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Cairo | Tripolis |
| Population | 116,538,258 | 7,381,023 |
| Surface area | 1,001,450 km² | 1,759,540 km² |
| Population density | 116 /km² | 4.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $389.06 billion · 2024 | $48.49 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,338 · 2024 | $6,569 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Egyptian pound · EGP · ج.م | Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل |
| Nationality | Egyptian | Libyan |
| Phone code | +20 | +218 |
| Internet domain | .eg | .ly |
| ISO codes | EG / EGY | LY / LBY |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo | Africa/Tripoli |
| Native name | مصر | ليبيا |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Egypt
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
Full Egypt profile →About Libya
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.
Full Libya profile →Egypt & Libya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt has a recorded population of approximately 116,538,258 people.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers an area of about 1,001,450 km².
What is the population density of Egypt?
Egypt has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Egypt?
Egypt has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $389.06 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
Egypt has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,338.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), with the symbol ج.م.
Where is Egypt located?
Egypt is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Egypt?
The native name of Egypt is مصر.
What are people from Egypt called?
People from Egypt are referred to as Egyptian.
What is the phone calling code for Egypt?
The international dialing code for Egypt is +20.
What is the internet domain for Egypt?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Egypt is .eg.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What is Egypt known for?
Egypt, a land of timeless wonder at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its ancient monuments, bustling cities, and the life‑giving waters of the Nile.
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripolis.
What is the population of Libya?
Libya has a recorded population of approximately 7,381,023 people.
How big is Libya?
Libya covers an area of about 1,759,540 km².
What is the population density of Libya?
Libya has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Libya?
Libya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $48.49 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Libya?
Libya has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,569.
What currency is used in Libya?
Libya uses the Libyan dinar (LYD), with the symbol د.ل.
Where is Libya located?
Libya is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Libya?
The native name of Libya is ليبيا.
What are people from Libya called?
People from Libya are referred to as Libyan.
What is the phone calling code for Libya?
The international dialing code for Libya is +218.
What is the internet domain for Libya?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya is .ly.
What time zone is Libya in?
Libya uses the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
What is Libya known for?
Libya, officially the State of Libya, occupies the north‑east corner of the African continent and is the largest country in Africa by area. The nation is a unitary republic that governs across the western reaches of the Sahara Desert, along the Mediterranean coast, and across the high interior plateau.