LebanonLebanon, located in the region of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 5.8 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, With a Misery Index piercing the 12-point barrier, the domestic economy faces deep frictions, limiting the maneuvering room for its monetary authorities. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 206.7 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (2.7%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 35.6% of GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+31.7 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($4,473) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 7.1% of its GDP.
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$0.03T
-7.08%
Data from 2024
14.6%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$4,473
YEAR 2024
Unemployment
11.0%
YEAR 2023
Debt to GDP
128.6%
YEAR 1999
Active Population
5.8M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
10.4%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
35.5
YEAR 2022
Exports (% GDP)
23.3%
YEAR 2024
Imports (% GDP)
58.9%
YEAR 2024
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
7.1%
YEAR 2024
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | --- | --- | 14.60 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | $25.97B | -7.08 | 45.24 | --- | --- | 23.32 | 58.92 | 7.09 |
| 2023 | $20.08B | -0.76 | 221.34 | 10.98 | --- | 30.55 | 73.65 | 3.26 |
| 2022 | $20.99B | -0.62 | 171.21 | 11.11 | --- | 34.83 | 80.06 | 2.51 |
| 2021 | $23.13B | -7.00 | 154.76 | 12.71 | --- | 26.03 | 52.80 | 2.59 |
| 2020 | $31.71B | -21.40 | 84.86 | 13.25 | --- | 16.37 | 33.76 | 5.07 |
| 2019 | $51.61B | -6.91 | 3.01 | 11.30 | --- | 20.70 | 42.28 | 3.69 |
| 2018 | $54.90B | -1.88 | 6.08 | 10.76 | --- | 20.75 | 47.50 | 4.84 |
| 2017 | $53.03B | 0.90 | 4.32 | 10.26 | --- | 21.93 | 46.53 | 4.76 |
| 2016 | $51.15B | 1.55 | -0.78 | 9.79 | --- | 21.73 | 46.00 | 5.02 |