Libya (LBY)

Libya is a country in Africa with a population of 7,019,500. Libya, in North Africa, is known for its vast Sahara dunes, Mediterranean coastline, and ancient Greek and Roman sites. Libyans value family, hospitality, and a strong sense of tribal identity. Islam is the state religion, and mosques are central to spiritual life. Religious festivals like Ramadan and Eid are celebrated with communal prayers and feasts, and traditional music and poetry are important parts of cultural gatherings.

People Groups of Libya:

Libya Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:27
Total Population:7,019,500
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:23
Population:5,046,500
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:4
Population:1,973,000
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:0
Population:0

Libya Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 1  
Dying Daily: 107  
Dying Daily without Christ: 107  
Birth Rate: 16.9  
Death Rate: 5.2

People Groups of Libya

Strategic Progress Index
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27 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Libyan ArabsLibyan ArabsLibya2,810,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Cyrenaican ArabsCyrenaican ArabsLibya1,940,000Engaged yet UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Sanusi BedouinsSanusi BedouinsLibya683,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Sudanese ArabsSudanese ArabsLibya257,000Unengaged and UnreachedSudanese ArabicSunni Islam
Fezzan BedouinsFezzan BedouinsLibya228,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Tunisian ArabsTunisian ArabsLibya214,000Unengaged and UnreachedTunisian ArabicSunni Islam
Nefusa ImazighenNefusa ImazighenLibya194,000Unengaged and UnreachedNafusiSunni Islam
Arabized BlacksArabized BlacksLibya132,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Western PunjabisWestern PunjabisLibya73,500Unengaged and UnreachedWestern PanjabiSunni Islam
Deaf LibyansDeaf LibyansLibya71,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan Sign LanguageSunni Islam
Jalo ImazighenJalo ImazighenLibya45,500Unengaged and UnreachedHassaniyyaSunni Islam
DomsDomsLibya44,000Unengaged and UnreachedDomariSunni Islam
ZuaraZuaraLibya44,000Unengaged and UnreachedNafusiSunni Islam
Sirtican BedouinsSirtican BedouinsLibya38,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Riyah BedouinsRiyah BedouinsLibya38,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Egyptian ArabsEgyptian ArabsLibya37,000Unengaged and UnreachedEgyptian ArabicSunni Islam
Palestinian ArabsPalestinian ArabsLibya36,000Unengaged and UnreachedLevantine ArabicSunni Islam
Kufra BedouinsKufra BedouinsLibya30,500Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
Jofra ImazighenJofra ImazighenLibya30,000Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
TamachekTamachekLibya25,000Engaged yet UnreachedTahaggart TamahaqSunni Islam
ZaghawaZaghawaLibya11,500Unengaged and UnreachedZaghawaSunni Islam
Moroccan ArabsMoroccan ArabsLibya11,500Unengaged and UnreachedMoroccan ArabicSunni Islam
WadshiliWadshiliLibya7,600Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
SawknahSawknahLibya7,600Unengaged and UnreachedLibyan ArabicSunni Islam
GhadamesGhadamesLibya6,500Engaged yet UnreachedGhadamèsSunni Islam
TedaTedaLibya2,800Unengaged and UnreachedTedagaSunni Islam
MalteseMalteseLibya1,500Engaged yet UnreachedMalteseRoman Catholicism

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