ICT service exports (BoP, current US$) in Lebanon
Lebanon: ICT service exports was 140.73 million BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in Lebanon, 2002–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ict service exports in Lebanon is 140.73 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 44.1% on the previous year and down 76.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in Lebanon peaked at 973.97 million BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 59.81 million BoP, current US$, in 2002.
Lebanon ranks 97th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 59.81 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 162.71 million BoP, current US$ | +172.0% |
| 2004 | 229.50 million BoP, current US$ | +41.0% |
| 2005 | 240.58 million BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 304.86 million BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 250.06 million BoP, current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 329.42 million BoP, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2009 | 482.74 million BoP, current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2010 | 472.08 million BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 973.97 million BoP, current US$ | +106.3% |
| 2012 | 645.90 million BoP, current US$ | -33.7% |
| 2013 | 595.87 million BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 684.11 million BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 642.78 million BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 655.95 million BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 640.66 million BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 749.44 million BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 568.47 million BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2020 | 241.15 million BoP, current US$ | -57.6% |
| 2021 | 244.96 million BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 251.72 million BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 140.73 million BoP, current US$ | -44.1% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 140.73 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 60.76 million BoP, current US$, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 140.73 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 393.43 million BoP, current US$, 36% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 257.46 million BoP, current US$ | 59.81 million BoP, current US$ | 482.74 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 662.93 million BoP, current US$ | 472.08 million BoP, current US$ | 973.97 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 219.64 million BoP, current US$ | 140.73 million BoP, current US$ | 251.72 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 94 Mauritius 171.03 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 95 Malawi 161.06 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 96 Myanmar 149.72 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Syria 140.66 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 99 Nepal 133.76 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Andorra 132.31 million BoP, current US$ 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0255 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict service exports in Lebanon?
- Ict service exports in Lebanon was 140.73 million BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 973.97 million BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.81 million BoP, current US$ in 2002.
- How does Lebanon rank for ict service exports?
- Lebanon ranks 97th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.