Current Account Balance in Lebanon
The current account balance in Lebanon averaged -22.8% of GDP in the decade to 2023. The 2023 reading was -29.3% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Lebanon Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Lebanon from 2012 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Lebanon Current Account Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -8.8 | -19.7 | -35.4 | -29.3 | -21.4 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -2.8 | -4.6 | -7.4 | -5.9 | -5.6 |
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