External debt stocks in Lebanon
Lebanon: External debt stocks was 331.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
External debt stocks in Lebanon, 1989–2023
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external debt stocks in Lebanon is 331.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 149.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external debt stocks in Lebanon peaked at 332.9% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.7%, in 1993.
That places Lebanon 2nd out of 122 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External debt stocks in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 30.3% | — |
| 1990 | 51.6% | +70.7% |
| 1991 | 32.6% | -36.8% |
| 1992 | 29.8% | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 16.7% | -44.1% |
| 1994 | 21.4% | +28.5% |
| 1995 | 24.4% | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 28.5% | +17.1% |
| 1997 | 31.7% | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 40.1% | +26.5% |
| 1999 | 48.3% | +20.4% |
| 2000 | 57.3% | +18.7% |
| 2001 | 77.1% | +34.5% |
| 2002 | 95.8% | +24.3% |
| 2003 | 113.6% | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 112.1% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 107.0% | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 109.3% | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 101.4% | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 148.9% | +46.9% |
| 2009 | 131.2% | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 126.1% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 125.2% | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 127.2% | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 133.1% | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 135.7% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 138.1% | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 138.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 140.5% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 148.1% | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 146.8% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 224.4% | +52.9% |
| 2021 | 315.1% | +40.4% |
| 2022 | 332.9% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 331.6% | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 1 |
| 1990s | 32.5% | 16.7% | 51.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.4% | 57.3% | 148.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 135.9% | 125.2% | 148.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 301.0% | 224.4% | 332.9% | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Lebanon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.87 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -0 Percent per annum (2022)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -31.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0035 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 15.49 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5892 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 2,635 current US$ per person (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 52,730 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external debt stocks in Lebanon?
- External debt stocks in Lebanon was 331.6% in 2023, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest external debt stocks recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 332.9% in 2022.
- What is the lowest external debt stocks recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.7% in 1993.
- How does Lebanon rank for external debt stocks?
- Lebanon ranks 2nd out of 122 countries with data for 2023.
- Is external debt stocks rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of External debt stocks (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total external debt stocks to gross national income. Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.