Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) was 22.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Lebanon, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lebanon stood at 22.57 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 492.2% on the previous year and up 951.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lebanon peaked at 46.97 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -40.67 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Lebanon ranks 7th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate (current) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 46.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 35.13 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1993 | 33.26 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 18.21 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1995 | 19.71 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1997 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1998 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1999 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 2000 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2001 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -395.2% |
| 2002 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2003 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +73.1% |
| 2004 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 0.4626 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2006 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +497.7% |
| 2007 | 16.3 % change on previous year | +489.7% |
| 2008 | 22.83 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 2009 | 16.38 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2010 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 2011 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2012 | 11.53 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 2013 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2015 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2016 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 2017 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +184.7% |
| 2018 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2019 | -9.83 % change on previous year | -284.9% |
| 2020 | -40.67 % change on previous year | +313.7% |
| 2021 | -21.22 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2022 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2023 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -245.3% |
| 2024 | 22.57 % change on previous year | -492.2% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 22.57 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.01 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 22.57 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.71 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.17 % change on previous year | -2.74 % change on previous year | 46.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.74 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | 22.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.81 % change on previous year | -9.83 % change on previous year | 11.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -8.22 % change on previous year | -40.67 % change on previous year | 22.57 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 4 Syria 30 % change on previous year
- 5 Guyana 26.73 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Sao Tome and Principe 26.19 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Ireland 21.94 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Tajikistan 21.83 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Belarus 21.38 % change on previous year compare
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -22.54 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lebanon?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lebanon was 22.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 46.97 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.67 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Lebanon rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lebanon ranks 7th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 951.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.