Population:
4,992,838 (January 2000 est.) 
note: includes 161,251 non-nationals (January 2000 est.) 
Ethnic groups: 
Berber and Arab 97%, Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, Tunisians 
Religions:
Sunni Muslim 97% 
Languages:
Arabic, Italian, English, all are widely understood in the major cities

Bishops: 2
Diocesan Priests: 4
Religious Priests: 11
Professed Religious men (not Priests): -
Professed Religious women: 78
Members of Secular Institute (Men): -
Members of Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries: -
Catechists: 71