Gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon
Lebanon: Gross fixed capital formation was 123.03 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon, 1990–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon is 123.03 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 31.6% on the previous year and down 99.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon peaked at 18.20 trillion constant LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 123.03 billion constant LCU, in 2024.
That places Lebanon 93rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.12 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | +57.7% |
| 1992 | 4.63 trillion constant LCU | +38.4% |
| 1993 | 5.97 trillion constant LCU | +28.9% |
| 1994 | 8.28 trillion constant LCU | +38.7% |
| 1995 | 8.86 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 9.53 trillion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 8.31 trillion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 8.45 trillion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 6.81 trillion constant LCU | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 6.48 trillion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 6.79 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 6.86 trillion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 7.15 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 7.66 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 7.72 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 7.72 trillion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 9.28 trillion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 11.27 trillion constant LCU | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 14.50 trillion constant LCU | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 14.51 trillion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 14.36 trillion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 14.99 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 16.48 trillion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 15.62 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 15.08 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 17.02 trillion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 16.80 trillion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 18.20 trillion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 9.92 trillion constant LCU | -45.5% |
| 2020 | 4.66 trillion constant LCU | -53.0% |
| 2021 | 1.51 trillion constant LCU | -67.6% |
| 2022 | 172.27 billion constant LCU | -88.6% |
| 2023 | 179.95 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 123.03 billion constant LCU | -31.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 123.03 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.54 billion constant LCU, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 123.03 billion constant LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 240.95 billion constant LCU, 51% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -88.6% | 1.51 trillion constant LCU | 172.27 billion constant LCU |
| 2021 | -67.6% | 4.66 trillion constant LCU | 1.51 trillion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.63 trillion constant LCU | 2.12 trillion constant LCU | 9.53 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.54 trillion constant LCU | 6.48 trillion constant LCU | 14.50 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.30 trillion constant LCU | 9.92 trillion constant LCU | 18.20 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 trillion constant LCU | 123.03 billion constant LCU | 4.66 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 90 Singapore 144.50 billion constant LCU compare
- 91 Belgium 125.53 billion constant LCU compare
- 92 Central African Republic 123.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Ireland 112.81 billion constant LCU compare
- 95 Guatemala 111.28 billion constant LCU compare
- 96 Mauritius 99.76 billion constant LCU compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 390.72 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 67.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 181.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0709 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 317.35 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.14 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Lebanon was 123.03 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 18.20 trillion constant LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.03 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- How does Lebanon rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Lebanon ranks 93rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.2%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.