Lebanon

Country in Asia

In brief

GDP growth per year: -7.1% (2024). World rank 208 of 209 (1 = best); in Asia, 47 of 47. Industry, share of GDP: 2.6% (2024). World rank 199 of 200; in Asia, 47 of 47. Remittances received, share of GDP: 33.4% (2023). World rank 3 of 178; in Asia, 2 of 38. From 2015 to 2025: inflation -3.8% → +14.6%. Worse than all its neighbours (Israel and Syria): GDP growth per year.

Size and growth

GDP: $26B 2024
GDP per person: $4,473 2024
GDP per person at purchasing power parity: $11,917 2024
GDP growth per year: -7.1% 2024

Income and prices

Income level (World Bank): Lower-middle income
Gross national income per person: $3,560 2024
Inflation: +14.6% 2025
Price level, USA = 100: 38 2024

Structure and jobs

Agriculture, share of GDP: 1.1% 2024
Industry, share of GDP: 2.6% 2024
Services, share of GDP: 35.7% 2024
Unemployment: 11% 2023
Youth unemployment, ages 15–24: 22.7% 2023
Women in work or seeking work: 22.2% 2023

Trade and finance

Exports, share of GDP: 23.3% 2024
Imports, share of GDP: 58.9% 2024
Current account balance, share of GDP: -28.1% 2023
Foreign direct investment, share of GDP: +6.8% 2024
Remittances received, share of GDP: 33.4% 2023
Tax revenue, share of GDP: 11.1% 2024
Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)

Poverty and inequality

Gini index (0 = full equality): 35.5 2022
Living on under $3 a day: 5.8% 2022