Lebanon has faced a severe economic crisis since 2019, characterized by a collapsing financial system, sovereign default, and escalating public debt. The situation was exacerbated by the COVID-19 …

Mar 10, 2025 · Lebanon’s economy has been on a turbulent journey in recent years, with a triple crisis affecting its banking sector, economy, and currency. Israel’s recent war on the country only...

The Spring 2025 issue of the Lebanon Economic Monitor (LEM) titled “Turning the Tide?” provides an update on key economic developments and analyzes their implications for the country’s outlook.

5 days ago · Despite Lebanon’s uneasy economic recovery, its economy remained resilient in the face of the 2008 global economic recession. Increased domestic security contributed to investment and …

Oct 20, 2025 · Lebanon’s economy stands at a crossroads, ravaged by concurrent crises and the recent Hizballah-Israel conflict. Real GDP has declined more than 38% since 2019, contracting 6.6% in …

Aug 11, 2025 · Early official indicators point to renewed momentum in the economic reform process, driven by a return to political and institutional stability. Many local and international observers are …

Find Lebanon’s latest economic outlook here - with historical data, analysis and expert forecasts from the world’s leading economists.

While these hostilities have remained largely contained to Lebanon’s southern border areas, the instability and risk of escalation present further obstacles for Lebanon’s economic recovery.

Lebanon uses a chain-weighted GDP base year. By adjusting for these factors where required, World Economics provides a more accurate picture of Lebanon's true economic size and potential.

Apr 29, 2025 · Lebanon's economy is projected to grow for the first time in eight years, with real GDP expected to expand by 4.7% in 2025, according to updated forecasts from the World Bank.