Inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon
Lebanon: Inflation, consumer prices was 45.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.24
Change on year
down 79.6%
World rank
4th
of 70 countries
All-time high
221.34
in 2023
All-time low
-3.75
in 2015
Years of data
16
2009–2024
Inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon, 2009–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon stood at 45.24.
That represents a change of down 79.6% on the previous year and up 2,339.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon peaked at 221.34 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -3.75, in 2015.
Lebanon ranks 4th of 70 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.2 | — |
| 2010 | 3.98 | +233.3% |
| 2011 | 4.97 | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 6.58 | +32.4% |
| 2013 | 4.82 | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 1.85 | -61.5% |
| 2015 | -3.75 | -302.2% |
| 2016 | -0.7834 | -79.1% |
| 2017 | 4.32 | -651.6% |
| 2018 | 6.08 | +40.6% |
| 2019 | 3.01 | -50.5% |
| 2020 | 84.86 | +2723.7% |
| 2021 | 154.76 | +82.4% |
| 2022 | 171.21 | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 221.34 | +29.3% |
| 2024 | 45.24 | -79.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.11 | -3.75 | 6.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.48 | 45.24 | 221.34 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 1 Sudan 138.81 compare
- 2 Türkiye 58.51 compare
- 3 Palestine, State of 53.67 compare
- 5 Iran, Islamic Republic of 32.46 compare
- 6 Egypt 28.27 compare
- 7 Syrian Arab Republic 13.42 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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 29.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 4,473 current US$ per person (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 34.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 89,500 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 400.36 million current LCU per person (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -7.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.21 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,391 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon?
- Inflation, consumer prices in Lebanon was 45.24 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 221.34 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.75 in 2015.
- How does Lebanon rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- Lebanon ranks 4th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,339.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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