A statistical report published by the Singapore-based site “DataReportal” has revealed the features of the digital landscape in Libya for the year 2025, pointing to a remarkable growth in the use of communication, internet, and social media services.
The report clarified that the number of active mobile phone lines in Libya reached approximately 14.9 million by the end of 2025, equivalent to 199% of the total population. It explained that some individuals own more than one number for work and personal life. The number of connection lines also increased by 330,000 new lines, a growth rate of 2.3% compared to the end of 2024.
The report indicated that the number of internet users in Libya reached 6.62 million, a penetration rate of 88.5%, an increase of 69,000 users from the previous year. In contrast, about 860,000 people, or 11.5% of the population, did not use the internet.
It showed that the average mobile internet speed reached 25.48 Mbps, an increase of 68.7% compared to 2024, while the fixed connection speed was 10.99 Mbps, a slight decrease of 1%.
The report confirmed that the number of social media users in Libya reached 6.7 million, or 89.6% of the population, an increase of 600,000 users compared to 2024.
According to Meta’s data, the number of Facebook users reached 6.7 million in late 2025, while Instagram registered 2.3 million users, and TikTok had 6.19 million users over the age of 18. The number of LinkedIn users was 700,000, and X (formerly Twitter) had about 534,000 users.
The report stated that 94.4% of mobile phone usage in Libya falls under 4G and 5G services, while a limited percentage still uses only voice and SMS services, reflecting a significant expansion in digital infrastructure and the growing reliance on internet connectivity.