Share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon
Lebanon: Share of imports by region of origin was 694.90 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
694.90 million current US$
Change on year
down 23.8%
World rank
109th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3.33 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
22.60 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
67
1950–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon, 1950–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon stood at 694.90 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.8% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon peaked at 3.33 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 22.60 million current US$, in 1950.
That places Lebanon 109th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.60 million current US$ | — |
| 1951 | 29.60 million current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1952 | 33.90 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1953 | 27.70 million current US$ | -18.3% |
| 1954 | 35.60 million current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1955 | 35.50 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 33.30 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1957 | 36.80 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1958 | 33.00 million current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1959 | 37.20 million current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 41.30 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1961 | 43.20 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 43.30 million current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 53.20 million current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1965 | 62.10 million current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1966 | 76.70 million current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1967 | 48.56 million current US$ | -36.7% |
| 1968 | 65.30 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1969 | 55.48 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1970 | 69.82 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1971 | 81.14 million current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 125.24 million current US$ | +54.4% |
| 1973 | 165.26 million current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1981 | 376.64 million current US$ | +127.9% |
| 1982 | 360.07 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 548.20 million current US$ | +52.2% |
| 1984 | 331.04 million current US$ | -39.6% |
| 1985 | 167.13 million current US$ | -49.5% |
| 1986 | 130.39 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1987 | 115.55 million current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 150.47 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1989 | 116.91 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 1990 | 122.80 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 205.91 million current US$ | +67.7% |
| 1992 | 380.72 million current US$ | +84.9% |
| 1993 | 454.64 million current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1994 | 522.26 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1995 | 753.31 million current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1996 | 900.85 million current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 756.65 million current US$ | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 707.42 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 547.63 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2000 | 499.88 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 563.11 million current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 511.99 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 471.60 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 604.62 million current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 599.51 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1.09 billion current US$ | +81.1% |
| 2007 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 1.94 billion current US$ | +56.1% |
| 2009 | 1.86 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 3.33 billion current US$ | +46.9% |
| 2013 | 2.29 billion current US$ | -31.0% |
| 2014 | 2.03 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 1.51 billion current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2016 | 1.63 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 1.75 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.72 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 959.27 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2023 | 911.95 million current US$ | -29.0% |
| 2024 | 694.90 million current US$ | -23.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 32.52 million current US$ | 22.60 million current US$ | 37.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 54.35 million current US$ | 41.30 million current US$ | 76.70 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 110.36 million current US$ | 69.82 million current US$ | 165.26 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 255.15 million current US$ | 115.55 million current US$ | 548.20 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 535.22 million current US$ | 122.80 million current US$ | 900.85 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 938.98 million current US$ | 471.60 million current US$ | 1.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.05 billion current US$ | 1.51 billion current US$ | 3.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 976.59 million current US$ | 694.90 million current US$ | 1.28 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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 share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Lebanon was 694.90 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 3.33 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.60 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Lebanon rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Lebanon ranks 109th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.