Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 15.30 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Lebanon, 1989–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 15.30 billion current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Lebanon peaked at 27.91 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.49 billion current US$, in 1989.
Lebanon ranks 105th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.49 billion current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 2.84 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 3.75 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 1992 | 4.21 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 5.33 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1994 | 5.99 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 7.30 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1996 | 7.56 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 7.49 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 7.06 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1999 | 6.39 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 6.20 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 7.05 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 6.69 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 11.83 billion current US$ | +57.7% |
| 2005 | 12.07 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 12.22 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 15.10 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 19.82 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2009 | 20.25 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 23.09 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 26.26 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 26.29 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 27.91 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 26.96 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 24.32 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 23.53 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 24.67 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 26.08 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 21.82 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 10.71 billion current US$ | -50.9% |
| 2021 | 12.21 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2022 | 16.81 billion current US$ | +37.6% |
| 2023 | 14.79 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 15.30 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 15.30 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.07 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 15.30 billion current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.26 billion current US$, 29% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.49 billion current US$ | 2.49 billion current US$ | 2.49 billion current US$ | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.79 billion current US$ | 2.84 billion current US$ | 7.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.87 billion current US$ | 6.20 billion current US$ | 20.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.09 billion current US$ | 21.82 billion current US$ | 27.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.96 billion current US$ | 10.71 billion current US$ | 16.81 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
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 imports of goods and services in Lebanon?
- Imports of goods and services in Lebanon was 15.30 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 27.91 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.49 billion current US$ in 1989.
- How does Lebanon rank for imports of goods and services?
- Lebanon ranks 105th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.