Population
Tunisia is higher
Tunisia records 12,277,109, about 1.66× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Libya is higher
Libya records 1,759,540 km², about 10.8× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Tunisia is higher
Tunisia records $51.33 billion, about 1.06× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇾 Libya7,381,023
🇹🇳 Tunisia12,277,109
Tunisia’s population is 66% larger than that of Libya, a difference of 4,896,086.
Surface area
🇱🇾 Libya1,759,540 km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia163,610 km²
Libya’s surface area is 975% larger than that of Tunisia, a difference of 1,595,930 km².
Population density
🇱🇾 Libya4.2 /km²
🇹🇳 Tunisia75 /km²
Tunisia’s population density is about 17.9× that of Libya, a difference of 70.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇾 Libya$48.49 billion · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$51.33 billion · 2024
Tunisia’s nominal GDP is 5.9% larger than that of Libya, a difference of $2.85 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇾 Libya$6,569 · 2024
🇹🇳 Tunisia$4,181 · 2024
Libya’s GDP per capita is 57% higher than that of Tunisia, a difference of $2,388.
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
Tripolis
Tunis
Population
7,381,023
12,277,109
Surface area
1,759,540 km²
163,610 km²
Population density
4.2 /km²
75 /km²
Nominal GDP
$48.49 billion · 2024
$51.33 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$6,569 · 2024
$4,181 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Northern Africa
Northern Africa
Currency
Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل
Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د
Nationality
Libyan
Tunisian
Phone code
+218
+216
Internet domain
.ly
.tn
ISO codes
LY / LBY
TN / TUN
Time zone
Africa/Tripoli
Africa/Tunis
Native name
ليبيا
تونس
| Measure | Libya | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tripolis | Tunis |
| Population | 7,381,023 | 12,277,109 |
| Surface area | 1,759,540 km² | 163,610 km² |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | 75 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $48.49 billion · 2024 | $51.33 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,569 · 2024 | $4,181 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa | Northern Africa |
| Currency | Libyan dinar · LYD · د.ل | Tunisian dinar · TND · ت.د |
| Nationality | Libyan | Tunisian |
| Phone code | +218 | +216 |
| Internet domain | .ly | .tn |
| ISO codes | LY / LBY | TN / TUN |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli | Africa/Tunis |
| Native name | ليبيا | تونس |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Tunisia
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.
Full Tunisia profile →Libya & Tunisia: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a recorded population of approximately 12,277,109 people.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers an area of about 163,610 km².
What is the population density of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population density of roughly 75 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $51.33 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,181.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), with the symbol ت.د.
Where is Tunisia located?
Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Tunisia?
The native name of Tunisia is تونس.
What are people from Tunisia called?
People from Tunisia are referred to as Tunisian.
What is the phone calling code for Tunisia?
The international dialing code for Tunisia is +216.
What is the internet domain for Tunisia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tunisia is .tn.
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunisia uses the Africa/Tunis time zone.
What is Tunisia known for?
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, a Mediterranean nation where ancient Carthage once rivalled Rome. Compact and diverse, it blends golden beaches, Roman ruins and the edge of the Sahara within a few hours' drive. Its capital, Tunis, overlooks the gulf where one of antiquity's great cities stood.