Real GDP growth, %
Since 1995 · lighter bars = IMF projection
Macro
Lebanon
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Lower middle income · IMF WEO April 2026 · World Bank WDI
GDP▲ 17.6%
Current prices2025
34USD bn
GDP per capita▲ 17.6%
Current prices2025
6,443USD
Real GDP growth▲ 11.5 pp
Annual change2025
4.0%
Inflation▼ 30.6 pp
Average consumer prices2025
14.6%
Unemployment▼ 0.1 pp
Rate2023
11.5%
Government debt▼ 18.5 pp
General government, gross2025
139.4% of GDP
Current account▼ 3.5 pp
Balance2025
-22.5% of GDP
Population■ 0.0%
Total2025
5.35million
Inflation, %
Average consumer prices · lighter bars = IMF projection
IMF outlook
IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026 · italics = IMF projection
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth % | 2.1 | 1.0 | -0.7 | -7.5 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inflation, average consumer prices % | 154.8 | 171.2 | 221.3 | 45.2 | 14.6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Unemployment rate % | 12.7 | 11.6 | 11.5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| GDP, current prices USD bn | 21 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 34 | – | – | – | – | – |
| GDP per capita, current prices USD | 3,670 | 4,677 | 4,574 | 5,480 | 6,443 | – | – | – | – | – |
| GDP per capita, PPP Int. USD | 11,112 | 12,247 | 12,931 | 12,258 | 13,110 | – | – | – | – | – |
| General government gross debt % of GDP | 345.5 | 235.9 | 185.8 | 157.9 | 139.4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| General government net lending/borrowing % of GDP | -2.6 | -7.5 | -1.6 | 0.4 | 3.3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Current account balance % of GDP | -22.2 | -28.9 | -24.0 | -19.0 | -22.5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Population million | 5.59 | 5.49 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 | – | – | – | – | – |
Government debt, % of GDP
General government gross debt
Current account, % of GDP
Balance of payments
Economic structure
Value added by sector, % of GDP · World Bank
AgricultureManufacturingOther industryServices
| Year | Structure | Agriculture | Industry | Manufacturing | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.8 | 22.2 | 12.5 | 60.4 | |
| 2005 | 3.6 | 14.8 | 7.5 | 71.1 | |
| 2015 | 3.3 | 15.7 | 8.0 | 73.8 | |
| 2024 | 1.0 | 2.6 | – | 35.7 |
Income, trade and society
World Bank WDI · change over 10 years
| Indicator | Latest | Unit | Year | 10Y change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 3,560 | USD | 2024 | -52.2% |
| GNI, Atlas method | 21 | USD bn | 2024 | -56.2% |
| Exports of goods and services | 23.3 | % of GDP | 2024 | -0.4 pp |
| Imports of goods and services | 58.9 | % of GDP | 2024 | +2.9 pp |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 | years | 2024 | -0.3% |
| Urban population | 91.0 | % of total | 2025 | +2.3 pp |
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026; 2026 onwards are IMF projections) · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)