Libya Vision 2026 — Census 2026 / NTDB25

Project Reference: LYB/2026/NTDB25/CAEP

Project Overview

CAEP Libya is leading the implementation of Libya’s first comprehensive Population and Housing Census in decades. This landmark initiative, operating under international standards for census activities, will generate the reliable demographic, social, and economic data essential for evidence-based policy-making, sustainable development planning, and effective governance across the nation.

Project Specifications

ParameterValue
Total Budget51,000,000 LYD (Fifty-One Million Libyan Dinars)
TimelineApril – September 2026 (Deadline: June 2026)
ScopePost-crisis Rebuilding and Development
Personnel5,000+ field personnel

Table 4: Census 2026 Project Specifications

Strategic Goals

  1. An Accurate and Complete Headcount
  2. Embraced and Valued Results
  3. An Efficient Census
  4. A Well-Managed Census

National Impact

The Population and Housing Census plays an essential role in public administration and the national statistical system. Census results provide benchmarks for research and analysis, answer fundamental questions about population composition and distribution, and serve as the foundation for monitoring internationally adopted development goals. The basic feature of the census is to generate statistics on small areas and small population groups with minimal sampling errors—providing the granular data necessary for effective local governance.