Lebanon

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan Lower middle income Beirut

Lebanon posted GDP of $25.97B in 2024. Population stands at 5.85M, while GDP per capita reaches $4,473.27. Latest available inflation is 14.60%, and unemployment is 10.99%.

Quick facts

Population, total

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5.85M
2025

Population, total increased from 1.79M in 1960 to 5.85M in 2025, a gain of 4.06M.

GDP (current US$)

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$25.97B
2024

GDP (current US$) increased from $3.31B in 1988 to $25.97B in 2024, a gain of $22.66B.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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14.60%
2025

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) increased from 1.20% in 2009 to 14.60% in 2025, a gain of 13.40%.

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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77.95 years
2024

Life expectancy at birth, total (years) increased from 63.93 years in 1960 to 77.95 years in 2024, a gain of 14.02 years.

Country takeaways

  • Lebanon posts $25.97B for GDP (current US$) in 2024; global position: #114.
  • Lebanon posts 5.85M for Population, total in 2025; global position: #115.
  • Lebanon posts $4,473.27 for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2024; global position: #133.
  • Lebanon posts 14.60% for Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in 2025; global position: #157.

Trend interpretation

  • Population, total increased from 1.79M in 1960 to 5.85M in 2025, a gain of 4.06M.
  • GDP (current US$) increased from $3.31B in 1988 to $25.97B in 2024, a gain of $22.66B.
  • Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) increased from 1.20% in 2009 to 14.60% in 2025, a gain of 13.40%.
  • Life expectancy at birth, total (years) increased from 63.93 years in 1960 to 77.95 years in 2024, a gain of 14.02 years.

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