Economic Growth in Lebanon
Lebanon's economy recorded an average growth rate of -2.5% in the decade to 2021, below the 2.2% average for the Middle East & North Africa. In 2021, real GDP growth was -7.0%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Lebanon GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Lebanon from 2012 to 2021.
Source: World Bank.
Lebanon GDP Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | -1.9 | -6.9 | -21.4 | -7.0 | - |
| GDP (USD bn) | 54.9 | 51.6 | 31.7 | 23.1 | - |
| GDP (LBP tn) | 82.8 | 80.2 | 117.0 | 271.9 | - |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 3.5 | -3.1 | 45.8 | 132.5 | - |
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