Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Gross domestic savings (current US$) was -8.87 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Lebanon, 1990–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Lebanon is -8.87 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 151.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Lebanon peaked at 1.03 billion current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, -9.24 billion current US$, in 2022.
That places Lebanon 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -1.01 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | -905.09 million current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1992 | -1.86 billion current US$ | +105.8% |
| 1993 | -2.14 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1994 | -1.72 billion current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1995 | -1.77 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1996 | -1.04 billion current US$ | -41.0% |
| 1997 | -599.54 million current US$ | -42.5% |
| 1998 | 209.09 million current US$ | -134.9% |
| 1999 | 25.20 million current US$ | -87.9% |
| 2000 | -232.84 million current US$ | -1023.9% |
| 2001 | -270.65 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2002 | -18.57 million current US$ | -93.1% |
| 2003 | -292.54 million current US$ | +1475.0% |
| 2004 | 466.50 million current US$ | -259.5% |
| 2005 | 741.75 million current US$ | +59.0% |
| 2006 | 144.91 million current US$ | -80.5% |
| 2007 | 148.32 million current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2008 | -447.86 million current US$ | -401.9% |
| 2009 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -330.4% |
| 2010 | -43.50 million current US$ | -104.2% |
| 2011 | -1.03 billion current US$ | +2256.5% |
| 2012 | -2.70 billion current US$ | +163.6% |
| 2013 | -2.47 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2014 | -3.53 billion current US$ | +42.9% |
| 2015 | -1.67 billion current US$ | -52.8% |
| 2016 | -577.32 million current US$ | -65.3% |
| 2017 | -1.49 billion current US$ | +158.4% |
| 2018 | -2.34 billion current US$ | +56.8% |
| 2019 | -4.78 billion current US$ | +104.3% |
| 2020 | -2.94 billion current US$ | -38.4% |
| 2021 | -4.95 billion current US$ | +68.2% |
| 2022 | -9.24 billion current US$ | +86.5% |
| 2023 | -8.27 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2024 | -8.87 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's -8.87 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.13 billion current US$. (45 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's -8.87 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21.75 billion current US$. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Lebanon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -2256.5% | -43.50 million current US$ | -1.03 billion current US$ |
| 2003 | -1475.0% | -18.57 million current US$ | -292.54 million current US$ |
| 2000 | -1023.9% | 25.20 million current US$ | -232.84 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.08 billion current US$ | -2.14 billion current US$ | 209.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.08 million current US$ | -447.86 million current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.06 billion current US$ | -4.78 billion current US$ | -43.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.86 billion current US$ | -9.24 billion current US$ | -2.94 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Lebanon
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 107.77 % change on previous year (2021)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -18.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.42 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -22.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Lebanon?
- Gross domestic savings in Lebanon was -8.87 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.24 billion current US$ in 2022.
- How does Lebanon rank for gross domestic savings?
- Lebanon ranks 187th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 151.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.