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Lebanon’s economy recorded a nominal GDP of USD 30.5 billion in 2024, up from USD 25.9 billion in 2023

New National Accounts estimates provide an overview of Lebanon’s economic performance in 2024, highlighting a rise in nominal GDP to USD 30.5 billion, and a contraction of real GDP by 5.2%.

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Economic insights

Nominal GDPLBP 2,728 trillion

Increased by +20.8%, up from LBP 2,258 trillion in 2023.

Gross National Income (GNI)LBP 2,708 trillion (USD 30.3 billion)

Increased due to net inflows of primary income from abroad.

Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI)LBP 3,268 trillion (USD 36.5 billion)

Expanded as remittances and international transfers strengthened national disposable resources.

Economic Growth-5.2%

Lebanon's economy contracted in 2024, reflecting the severe economic conditions experienced in Lebanon.

Real GDP69% of 2019 level

Economic output remained below pre-crisis levels despite improvements.

Trade Deficit42% of nominal GDP

The trade deficit accounted for 42% of nominal GDP in 2024.

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The Central Administration of Statistics (CAS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has issued the National Accounts and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report for 2024. The report presents the National Accounts estimates for 2024, including revised estimates for previous years, and follows the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2008 methodology.

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